Burnham-On-Sea youngsters enjoy mass sandcastle building contest!

Published: June 19, 2007
Burnham-On-Sea youngsters enjoy mass sandcastle building contest!

Dozens of Burnham-On-Sea youngsters took part in a mass sandcastle building competition on the town's beach on Tuesday morning (June 19th) as part of National Childcare Month.

The annual 'Tide Fight' event saw more than 70 children and their parents see who could build the best sandcastle before the incoming tide demolished them.

This annual event is held to celebrate National Childcare Month and the Sure Start childcare programme.

It is the first time it has been held in Burnham-On-Sea and the organisers from the Somerset Early Years Play and Childcare Service in Burnham were delighted that so many people took part.

The children were from local playgroups and infant schools and included Pawlett Playgroup, Hunnybears and Burnham Infant School.

The event began at 9.30am, when the sandcastle building began in earnest to beat the high tide at 10.39am.

The teams made a dozen sandcastles of varying designs, with traditional shapes appearing alongside more unusual designs.

The winning team was Burnham-On-Sea playgroup Hunnybears, who won a prize for their group. Every team or individual that entered was given a goodie bag so everyone had a memento of the day. Many of those taking part also had the added treat of an ice cream and a paddle in the sea.

The next event for playgroups in Burnham is the part of National Playday on Wednesday August 1st when this year's event will take place in Apex Park. Those interested in finding out more should contact Somerset Early Years Play and Childcare Service in Highbridge.