THE first community fun day run by the Sandy Hill Community Bungalow was a “great success” according to organisers and visitors alike.

The rain held off for the event on Saturday, June 18, and people flocked to take part in a range of craft activities and games between 11am and 3pm, not to mention tucking into a few bacon rolls.

Existing users of The Bungalow were asked to provide activities for all ages to join in with to create a good family day out.

The youth group that meets on a Thursday ran a car wash and did a good trade at £3 per car, getting soaked in the process, while the seniors group encouraged everyone to have a go at giant Connect 4 and help with completing a jigsaw.

An opportunities group run by Carol McFarlane got the children involved by offering face painting and clay modelling while the Hale Children’s Centre helped mums out by offering youngsters the chance to create a father’s day card.

New group Get Growing @ The Bungalow got everyone to plant something in the new raised beds that have been built as part of The Bungalow’s new community garden. Music was provided by local group Elevator 13.

The older youth group had spent Thursday evening creating cupcakes for sale, and they also ran a tombola stall.

They raised £123.50 and voted unanimously to give over half of it to a fund set up to support 20-year-old Aidan Warner who used to be part of the group and is still in hospital after being found with serious injuries in Upper Hale Road on Boxing Day.

One young man commented: “It’s the best day’s work I’ve ever had.”

The Mayor of Waverley and Upper Hale councillor Chris Storey officially launched the Farnham Area Timebank and his town mayor counterpart John Ward commented on how The Bungalow was a great asset to the community.

Norma Corkish, chair of trustees, said: “It is great to see so many people from within the community both helping to run activities and participating, and in the process having fun. “Our thanks to all who took part and attended. This is definitely an event we will want to run annually.”