All Saints Church summer fair

But the volunteers who had been working since early morning to ensure the success of Saturday's event hope so.

Hasting United goalkeeper Lee Worgan officially opened this year's event, held in aid of church funds,

Daning displays by the Spotlight Dancer led by Sophie Leferbe and featuring The C.A.N. Dance Team of Chris Nicholson and Virgina Popova - both users of the church hall - kept supporters entertained.

Piper Tim Hickmot played on the field and in Sidley to draw in the faithful.

Knitwear and clothing, tombola and raffle, bric-a-brac and a grand football sweepstake were among the stall attractions. There were books aplenty and a card game.

TheVicar, Father Trevor Buxton, would not be drawn on whether the church's plans to obtain planning permission for a fund-raising plan to develop the field might have reached fruition by next year.

But he was delighted with the response to this year's fair.

"Everyone is really keen. A lot of them have been hear since Mass at 8am getting the stalls set up.

"People have been working towards this for months