It could have been a washout, but a community's 'huge heart and soul' meant a good time was still had at a music festival.

The first two days of Bridport Folk Festival were a huge success, organisers say, with crowds flocking from all over the country to hear some folk.

The event kicked off on Friday at The Dagger stage at Bucky Doo Square, with bands performing throughout the day.

Bands performed at pubs across town before a welcome barn dance was held and a headline gig came from Richard Digance, with support from Eric Sedge, at the Electric Palace.

Saturday saw music, song and dance workshops and performances across various stages - including new additions the Colmers Stage, at the borough gardens, and the Trevett and Gale Stage at the Millennium Green.

But the main event, which saw the closure of South Street on Sunday, was hit by heavy wind and rain after the Met Office issued a yellow warning.

Organiser Chris Deacon said: "We usually have the road closure so the crowds can come out and we collect money for charity in buckets. Unfortunately, that didn't happen, which is sad. When the rain started to take its toll we were devastated as we were doing it for the air ambulance. It did take a hit, but people still came out for it. We had people aged in their 60s, 70s and 80s come out to see us and that British resolve is amazing - they got soaking wet but they had a great time. Bridport has a huge heart and soul and everyone was amazing - the fantastic volunteers and stewards, local businesses who supported us and special thanks goes to the town council which has supported us wholeheartedly.

"The festival overall was still a success. In fact, it was superb. And on Sunday the team weren't daunted by the rain - they were fantastic and rose to the challenge. We pulled it off."