AFTER a hiatus last year, the Hatherleigh Festival returned last weekend with a plethora of activities and live music for people to enjoy.

The event was bigger than ever before thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund and there were new events at Island Park as well as free music in the square by the likes of Hatherleigh Silver Band, Hatherleigh Ukulele Bashers and a great selection of local musicians.

For youngsters throughout the weekend there was a great choice of sporting activities and craft workshops to get involved with and the town square also hosted a large street market.