THE HEDGEHOGS’ Family Circus was the hottest ticket in town this summer.

The Farnham-based charity gave out 400 free tickets to targeted local families – and such was the success of the July 23 event, it had to turn away many people wishing to buy tickets too.

The massively oversubscribed event took place at Heath End School and was generously sponsored by Robert and Tania Lewis, owners of Farnham Estates.

The Hedgehogs worked with local schools to identify local families who would derive the greatest benefit from attending the circus.

As well as circus acts in the big top, there was a bar, barbecue, ice cream and an assortment of other fun activities for children.