HOLLYCOMBE Working Steam Museum’s annual fairground and vintage organ weekend attracted hundreds of visitors.

Some 36 organs were joined by fairground rides, showman’s caravans, fairground engines and exquisite fairground models.

Hollycombe trustee Brian Gooding said: “There was a wonderful atmosphere over the weekend. Visitors really got into the spirit of the event and we’ve had some really good feedback – not only from our visitors but also the exhibitors too.

“It’s always special to hear the sound of the organ music drifting across the fairground to the woodland picnic areas, which were in high demand with such good weather.’’

James Dundon from Cornwall showcased Het Blauwtje (The Little Blue One) which entertained passers-by on the streets of The Netherlands from the 1920s. James, a radio presenter six days a week on Heart in Cornwall, thoroughly enjoyed his time at Hollycombe.

“I’ve been really well looked after, fed and watered, but most importantly the visitors have been really appreciative and knowledgeable,” he said.

Stuart Maggs brought his 1917 Garrett showman’s engine Katrina, which was positioned at Hollycombe’s bioscope, where the earliest black and white show reels entertained inquisitive audiences, while Doreen and Dennis Deane and Calvin Battersby secured a pitch next to the Big Wheel.

Ex-showman Bobby Rawlings brought his travelling organ from Middlesex.

Visitors were also able to enjoy Hollycombe’s other fairground rides including the Razzle Dazzle and ride the Quarry Railway. A special free minibus service to and from Liphook Station was organised between Hollycombe, Wheeldrive and the East Hampshire Community Rail Partnership.