Forres’ private Drumduan School May Fair generates more than £2500 for funds

A local school celebrated the start of summer with a traditional event in its grounds with the wider community.

Around 200 people enjoyed Drumduan School’s May Fair celebrations on May 10, featuring Maypole dancing, a café, barbecue, craft stalls and activities, a book stall, homemade produce and entertainment.

A school spokesperson said: “What a beautiful Saturday it was! We came together to celebrate nature’s glorious abundance.

“We were thrilled to see many alumni return to celebrate with us, and also host some prospective families.”

May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on May 1, around halfway between the northern hemisphere's spring equinox and midsummer solstice.

Festivities include setting up a Maypole around which people dance and sing.

Drumduan students encouraged attendees to have a go with them.

The Parent, Teachers and Friends Association, Upper School students and volunteers also helped run a café, raffle of gift hampers and tombola.

Student musicians provided music and kindergarten staff put on a puppet show.

Students also displayed cards and watercolour paintings they created themselves. A lucky dip, May Fair crowns, face-painting, pre-loved clothes stall and games were also appreciated.

“Many attendees helped to raise the atmosphere with bell ringing, music playing, crown-making and decorating too,” finished the spokesperson.

“We raised over £2600 for our school, which operates as a non-profit charity.”