A COMMUNITY garden in Newquay was abuzz for its popular summer fayre.

Hundreds of people enjoyed a jam-packed line-up of family-friendly activities at Newquay Orchard on Saturday, June 13.

Grown-ups and little ones alike got to revel in arts and crafts, outdoor shows, live music, delicious fare, insightful talks, workshops and wellness activities.

There was lots of delicious fare to taste (Picture: Emma Mac Photography)
There was lots of delicious fare to taste (Picture: Emma Mac Photography)

The family fun zone included Imagine Outdoors, Blystra Arts, Alma Arts and Circo Cornwall circus skills while the wellbeing area featured a nature connection walk, Aroma Yoga and a mindfulness taster.

Children enjoyed various activities in the kid's zone (Picture: Emma Mac Photography)
Children enjoyed various activities in the kid's zone (Picture: Emma Mac Photography) (Children enjoyed various activities in the kid's zone (Picture: Emma Mac Photography))

The market was packed with local crafters and community organisations, while the day played out to the sounds of live music from the main stage.

Performers included The Studios, The Velvet Hour, The Wave Machine and Daisy Clark.

Daisy Clark was among the performers (Picture: Emma Mac Photography)
Daisy Clark was among the performers (Picture: Emma Mac Photography)

The fayre opened with a special Chef's Table event the night before, with Newquay Orchard's head chef Ben Southgate, formerly of Bedruthan Hotel and Rick Stein's, and foraging expert serving up a five-course feast, showcasing produce from Newquay Orchard's market garden.

(L-R) Foraging expert Emma Gunn and Newquay Orchard's head chef Ben Southgate served up a five-course feast at a Chef's Table event
(L-R) Foraging expert Emma Gunn and Newquay Orchard's head chef Ben Southgate served up a five-course feast at a Chef's Table event (Picture: Emma Mac Photography)

Charlotte Hill, CEO Newquay Orchard, said: “The sun shone down on Newquay Orchard as the community showed up in their hundreds to delight in our biggest and best summer fayre to date.

“We’re thrilled that the sun came out for this celebration of community showcasing all the wonderful and talented people we have on our doorstep.

“It’s amazing to see what happens when the community truly comes together like this.

Various talks were staged throughout the summer fayre (Picture: Emma Mac Photography)
Various talks were staged throughout the summer fayre (Picture: Emma Mac Photography) (Various talks were staged throughout the summer fayre (Picture: Emma Mac Photography))

“We couldn’t have done it without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

“My thanks to them and to everyone who came and made the day so special, including talented artists, performers and local businesses who brought our Orchard to life.

“A special thank you to Watergate Bay Hotel for their kind donation and support during the year."