Hundreds of revellers soaked up the sun and the atmosphere at a popular festival which returned to a local village pub at the weekend. The second FleurFest, hosted by The Fleur de Lys in Lowsonford, on Saturday, also raised funds for Warwick children’s charity Molly Ollys.

The event brought a host of entertainment and activities throughout the day, from live musicians to performers - including stilt walkers and bubbleology. There were also family activities and workshops, from face painting and hair braiding, plus the chance to enjoy pony rides with Pampered Ponies as well as paint your own pottery in a craft tent run by Crazy Kiln.

Visitors were also invited to bring their proud pooches to compete in a dog show, sponsored and judged by Andy O’Brien at K9 Club - with Prettiest Girl, Most Handsome Boy, Wisest Elder (8+yrs old) and Cutest Puppy (under 2yrs) all being crowned!

Live music acts included Jam House regular Carl Sinclair; new Shropshire-based band Soul Perfection; three-piece acoustic covers band The Laundry Room and Lapworth musician Dan Robinson.

The Fleur De Lys, which was last year named Coventry & Warwickshire Foodie Awards Pub of the Year, is nestled on the banks of the Stratford Canal between winding roads which used to be part of The Forest of Arden. The garden boasts an acre of land and is also popular as a stop-off for canal users.

Molly Ollys is a south Warwickshire-based charity which supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to help with their emotional wellbeing. They provide gifts and wishes to individuals and donate therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.

The charity also works alongside the NHS to support projects within the hospitals and the community, including funding consultants in paediatric palliative medicine and the creation of Magnolia House at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, a safe and non-clinical space where medical teams and families can have important discussions.

Photos by Samuel Hennessy