Darth Vader invades Downlands’ summer fayre

Darth Vader failed to scare visitors away from Downlands’ summer fayre and fun-run on Saturday.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jun 2013, 12:08 BST
Darth Vader look a like at Downlands FayreDarth Vader look a like at Downlands Fayre
Darth Vader look a like at Downlands Fayre

He arrived at the community school with his stormtroopers but was game for a laugh and posed for pictures with youngsters.

A fun-filled afternoon began with the ‘Downlands Dash’ over five miles and a junior one-mile run.

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Other highlights were a dog show, a talent show and an exhibition of students’ art, textiles and woodwork designs.

Darth Vader look a like at Downlands FayreDarth Vader look a like at Downlands Fayre
Darth Vader look a like at Downlands Fayre

Teachers were put in ‘the stocks’ for a pelting, and the head of Maths, Steve Catt even managed a smile among his winces and groans.

For a picture spread, including a photo of Mr Catt, see this week’s Middy, out on Thursday, June 27. There will also be a report on the Downlands Dash on our sports pages.

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