Seaweed Shenanigans event at Castle Cove Beach in Weymouth

The Seaweed Shenanigans festival took place on Castle Cove Beach in Weymouth on Saturday, April 20, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the new steps to the beach being built.

The event organised by the Friends of Castle Cove Beach Charity saw a whole range of quirky, fun and educational events, including a sand sculpture contest, mermaids and music.

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Katy Hayward brought along her two children Jennifer and Cecilia. Katy used to come down to the beach when she was younger with her parents and is thrilled to be able to do the same with her kids thanks to the steps. She said: "It brings back those childhood memories.

"The kids have loved it and we have been lucky with the weather. The youngest liked seeing the mermaid."

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Jennifer and Cecilia Richards attended with their mum Katy Hayward (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Amanda Owens attended with her family. She hadn't been a frequent visitor to Castle Cove but says she will definitely come again after the festival. She said: "It is great, it brings everyone together."

Amanda Owens (left) and her family (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Jill Browne came down to enjoy the beach with her daughter Marie Wilson-Browne and granddaughter Isabella Wilson-Browne. Jill said: "They have put on a really good event, there is so much for the kids to do as well."

Jill Browne came down to enjoy the beach with her daughter Marie Wilson-Browne and granddaughter Isabella Wilson-Browne (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Natasha Hardy and her kids India and Isla enjoyed being outdoors and in the community. Natasha said: "It is brilliant. It celebrates what's great about this community, and everyone coming together. Bringing kids outside, and all the creative arts.  I am really impressed."

Isla Smart, India Smart and their mum Natasha Hardy (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Helen Bramah attended with her son Joseph. She said: "It is great to see so many people enjoying the beach."

Helen Bramah, Joseph Bramah, Claire Wright and Matilda Davies (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

The festival was organised by Lyndsey Diment and Katie Janota. Lyndsey said: "We couldn't have asked for better weather we are very lucky. The steps were a real community effort and we wanted to celebrate that. Just a lovely feeling on this beach of community and people enjoying themselves."

Katie and Lyndsey (Image: Cristiano Magaglio)

Steve Elsworth, the Chair of Trustees for the Friends of Castle Cove Beach was thrilled with how the event turned out adding that between 500 and 1,000 people attended. He said: "It has been brilliant, better than we hoped for."

A raffle was held to fund the free event using prizes donated by local businesses.