ORGANISERS of a town fair got more than they bargained for when their small event attracted more than 6,000 visitors.
Between 1,000 and 1,500 spectators and two dozen charitable organisations were expected to attend Guisborough's first town fair.
But, on the day, more than 40 organisations were represented and thousands of people visited the event, in the grounds of Gisborough Hall Hotel.
"We are absolutely delighted that we were able to bring together so many of the local voluntary and charitable organisations," said Kim Yardley, hotel general manager .
The fair was organised by the Rotary Club of Guisborough and Great Ayton.
Club president Peter Sotheran said: "We must record our thanks to Lord and Lady Gisborough for their generous support and for making the hotel and the grounds available.
"They have created a wonderful opportunity that has benefited many of the town's organisations.''
Provisional figures put the amount raised for local charities and groups at more than £5,000.
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