A NURSERY has hosted one of its biggest fundraising events ever to keep the school open.

Great Totham Nursery held a free Easter fair on the village hall's cricket grounds on Saturday.

This was its first large event since the start of the Covid pandemic two years ago.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: The Easter fair in Great Totham had 25 stallsThe Easter fair in Great Totham had 25 stalls

The nursery is a registered charity which is committee-led and relies on fundraising to stay open.

Due to financial loss last year organisers were hoping for a great turnout at its return event.

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Villagers didn't disappoint as the committee's new chair Heidi Battson said it was an "amazing success" and one of its biggest fundraising events.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: One of the ponies at the fairOne of the ponies at the fair

A total of £1,588.71 was raised for the charity at what Heidi says was a typical big fair.

There was something for all to enjoy with 25 stalls, bouncy castles, catering vans and lots of activities for children.

It also had sweet treats from Sugar and Roses Bakes, Mrs Buckle's bookshop and the usual fair games.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Children enjoyed bouncy castlesChildren enjoyed bouncy castles

Adults enjoyed a vintage mobile bar from Tipsy Bubbles and treatments from Revive Beauty Lounge.

Other catering vans which attended included Maria's Kitchen and The Iceberg.

Youngsters could also meet children's author Rebecca Mills as well as ponies.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: There was something for everyone at the eventThere was something for everyone at the event