“GLASTONBURY without the mud” was how the weekend’s Bands and Booze in the Bury was described.

Held in the Bury area just off Odiham High Street, the annual open-air music festival attracted more than 1,000 revellers of all ages for a day of live music, food, drink and good old British summer rain.

Organised by InOdiham, the festival encourages homegrown musical talent, and of the five bands on stage, two were newcomers to live stage performances.

Enthusiastic families, adults, teenagers, and even dogs, were entertained to six-and-a-half hours of music in the brilliant, if slightly damp, setting of The Bury.

But while hundreds of thousands of music lovers coated themselves in mud in Glastonbury, folk in Odiham jigged, drank and ate in the rain knowing a warm shower was within easy reach.

Some festivalgoers brought picnics and set up camp on the grassy areas to take in the array of music, while others focused their attention on the craft beers and tantalising food stalls on offer.

The day also saw stalls set up by schools, parents and children, all of which were involved in raising funds and joining in the fun to create a fantastic atmosphere.

The event is supported by the Odiham Parish Council and district businesses, and the popular event takes place every year on Armed Forces Day.

The festival this year asked the public to support SSAFA through donations, while a rally car and driving team were also on show ahead of them taking part in a Rally for Heroes round Europe.

InOdiham chairman Francis Howard said: “Bands and Booze in the Bury is a real village event which supports local talent, raises funds for good causes, and gives the whole village a chance to come together and enjoy themselves.”

(Picture courtesy of Francis Howard)