Was it special? Oh yes, WCN's Saturday's Community Day proved a remarkable success.

Thousands packed the cathedral to see 86 stands representing an enormous range of life in Wells and heard live music all day. And all free.

"Our aim is simple," said a spokesperson for WCN. "To bring people together, build connections and showcase the many opportunities that make Wells such a vibrant and caring place to live."

Many visitors were surprised to find out how much the city has to offer.

The performers included Wells City Brass Band, Priddy Singers, Step in Time Line Dancing, Wells Oratorio Society, Wells Ballet School and Sounds Joyful.

The 86 stalls included carnival, Wells Little Theatre, Scouts, Girl Guides, tennis and bowls clubs, Jazz and Blues Festival, Wells Art Contemporary, Wells SOUP, stone-wallers, Wells YMCA and Youth Club, Slimming World and Save the Children.

"The strength of Wells is the life of our community, and Saturday's Community Day was a magnificent celebration of what we do together," said the Bishop of Bath and Wells.

"I was amazing so many people gathered to represent different interests and parts of our common life.

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"I am so proud and delighted that our cathedral was able to host this extraordinary event.

"My thanks go to WCN for making it possible."

The WCN team started months ago to plan and deliver this biennial event for the community with long hours of work in the last few weeks.