The sun shone today at the Bishop's Cleeve Street Fair and back after a four-year break was the ever-popular Teddy Bear Parachute Jump.

People arrived to enter their bears and other shaped stuffed friends into the jump, with some fantastic parachute designs – from the simple carrier bag to the more elaborate umbrella. A selection of delicious cake and refreshments was provided inside the church by a team of volunteers and lots of people from the local community gathered at 3pm on the grass to watch the teddies being hurled from the top of the tower, with entertainment from our compere, Robey Jenkins.

No bears were harmed in the event and all were safely stretchered to the collection area by members of the 1st Bishop's Cleeve Brownies.

The difficult decision to choose winners went to our judges: Councillor Alex Hegenbarth, ex-pilot Laurie, and Churchwarden Ann Jessop. Prizes were given out for the best jump, best parachute and the best mishap!

For many bears it was their first jump, and we look forward to seeing them coming out again next year to better their attempt! Take a look at the photos and see if you can spot yours...