THOUSANDS turned out for the first Somerset Cider Festival at Pawlett Pavilion where the weekend fun was headlined by The Wurzels.

The crowds enjoyed a good sing-along to classics such as Combine Harvester, Blackbird and, fittingly for the occasion, I Am A Cider Drinker.

Local band Magnus Puto warmed the audience up with their toe-tapping tunes and there was a variety of stalls, ciders and refreshments to enjoy.

U2 tribute band Rocker Covers, along with Out For Tomorrow and The Wizards, also provided entertainment.

Organiser Aide Mee said: “The feedback we’ve had from people has been phenomenal. We had a big crowd and we had to turn some people away.

“Everybody has been asking when the next one will be – all I can say is this is the first of many.

“The location was great and I’d like to thank everyone who was involved.”