Gallery: Many happy returns as Burntwood Wakes Festival returns home

The family fun day was held at Burntwood Leisure Centre from midday until 4pm on Saturday and people were treated to activities and attractions including a procession led by world taekwondo champion Rachel Shepherd, music from Rugeley Brass Band, a circus show and Punch and Judy.

This year's festival returned to its old stomping ground at Burntwood Leisure Centre, formerly the old baths. It had moved to Burntwood Rugby Club in the early 2000s so it could be expanded from one day to three but its lack of parking and its 'bowl-like' plot of land saw its popularity dwindle.

The people of Burntwood and beyond were glad to see their historic festival back in its original home.

Nick Dunn, chairman of Chasetown Youth Football Club, said: "It's lovely to see it all in one venue again with everyone together.

"It reminds me of when I was younger and growing up in the area. Great to see the weather nice as well. I think at the leisure centre it is very central for everybody and in the heart of the community which is accessible for everybody. There's all different clubs and societies here and you get to see lots of different things – some that you didn't even know existed.

"It's great to catch up with people you haven't seen in a while, too. It's a very good things for the area.

"We had our own stall where the kids could play games and football and we're looking to recruit new members."

Also at the free annual festival was Woodland Beasties, funfair rides for under-10s, children's assault courses, human table football, a surf simulator, bouncy castle, rodeo bull, bungee run, a fire engine display, Zumba, a dance group, and craft, charity and public information stalls. The festival technically kicked off last weekend with the push-kart derby which was attended by hundreds and was a great day, according to Councillor Heather Tranter.

Chasetown Townswomen's Guild were at the festival raising money for two charities local with a raffle and craft stall.

Vicky Jones, chairman of the group, said: "We prefer it at this venue.

The rugby club was difficult when it rained and it had problems.

"Last year it was rained off and we got down to the rugby pitch only to be told to go away as it wasn't on.

"It's still a small enough community for you to walk around and see so many people you know that belong to local organisations. You find that you know people and that's what's nice about it."