GLORIOUS sunshine, a great selection of food and live music by local musicians made this year’s Bramstock Festival a resounding success.

Organiser Cathy Austin told The Herald: “Bramstock is held every two years and serves several functions – first and foremost we’re a community event, run by volunteers, which is designed to help Bramshott residents come together.

“Bramstock raises money for good causes and this year’s event took just over £7,000, which after costs will allow us to make two generous donations of at least £2,000 each to the Rosemary Foundation Hospice at Home and Home-Start.

“The festival provides a platform for local musicians and bands to showcase their talent. This year, we had an eclectic mix of bands and musicians, including Andrew Moxon, Seaford College band V8S, Harry Simmonds, the hugely popular May Contain Nuts, 22-year-old Rebecca Jayne, Ben Roberts, Emmay – a local sibling trio, the Britpop, guitar driven Bayonettes, folk duo Portland UK, covers band Super8, followed by DJ Chris Koffman, from London’s Ministry of Sound to round off the evening’s party mood.

“There was something for everyone, from folk to rock, indie to thumping house from the fantastic DJ who closed the night as a giant full moon rose over the stage.

“All the artists donated their time and talent and kept Bramshott rocking through to the early hours.”

East Hampshire district councillor Angela Glass gave a £1,000 grant towards expenses, such as the hire of the stage.

The day, which attracted many families, started with a cricket match, followed by rock-out music school for kids aged between four and 16, and arts and crafts for the under 10s.

Miniland Farm brought along Sunshine, their Falabella horse, for young children to ride and fitness guru Michael Chapman organised tag rugby and tug-of-war contests. Emma’s Pizza Van, Holy Cow burgers, The Sausage Keg, a Cupcake Campervan and the Lemonade Land Rover as well as Dylan’s Ice Cream, the Ground Cafe van, Tattams Cocktails and bar provided refreshments all day.