TRADITION proved to be a big hit when people flocked from all over Worcester to the St John's Mediaeval Fayre.

Stallholders and visitors donned mediaeval dress, and juggling and uni-cycling were just some of the attractions of the day.

The fayre was officially opened when the Rev Christopher Pullin, vicar at St John's church, greeted a procession, which included Mayor David Clark, and Carnival Queen Jenni Francis, on St John's green.

"It was far busier that I thought it would be," said Jenni today.

"I was dressed up in mediaeval costume made from curtain fabric, which was made by Lois Dandey.

"Quite a few stallholders were dressed in mediaeval costume too, and there were lots of things to buy. It was a really good day."

The fayre, which took place on Saturday, was the ninth such event after being reintroduced in 1993.

It is thought to date back to mediaeval times when St John's was independent from Worcester.

From bouncy castles, to home-made cakes and guinea pig racing there was something for every one in the community.

"The weather was very kind," said Mrs Dandey.

"The fayre has built up a very credible audience and a lot of people came from out of the city."