The Hayling Island Donkey Derby, run by the Hayling Lions and Hayling Island Businessmen’s Club, took place on Legion Field on Saturday, May 26. As always the donkeys were the star attraction with children taking them on 6 races throughout the day, while being fed, patted and doted on during the breaks.
A large crowd came out to enjoy the festivities in the sunshine, with the coconut shy proving a popular challenge for families. Alongside that there was plenty of children’s entertainment to keep little ones busy, and a dog show for all to enjoy.
Here are 38 pictures of a gloriously sunny Hayling Island day:
A large crowd came out to enjoy the festivities in the sunshine, with the coconut shy proving a popular challenge for families. Alongside that there was plenty of children’s entertainment to keep little ones busy, and a dog show for all to enjoy.
![And they're off! Another race gets started.Picture: Keith Woodland (250521-16)](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc2NDMzYmNmLTJjNjMtNDQ1OS1iYTY1LTEyMGRlNGMxNWFhNDpiMTZmNDBmOS1hZTM5LTQ0NjItYWZhZS1iMjFmN2VmNjVmMzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
37. Hayling Island Donkey Derby
And they're off! Another race gets started.Picture: Keith Woodland (250521-16)Photo: Keith Woodland
![Crowds made the most of a beautiful sunny day.Picture: Keith Woodland (250521-8)](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNmMjE1OWQ4LWJhZTgtNGY4Ny1iNTc4LTE1NDBhNGQxNjVmMTo4MmQyMDMwZC1kNTM3LTRlYjctYjE4YS0zNmIzZjFmYTUxYWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
38. Hayling Island Donkey Derby
Crowds made the most of a beautiful sunny day.Picture: Keith Woodland (250521-8)Photo: Keith Woodland