For the first time in the three years that the DeFest Music Festival has been running, crowds basked in hot sunshine for the whole of the two day event on 26th and 27th May, much to the delight of the organisers.

Held in the playing fields of de Stafford School in Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Day One featured local rock bands and solo artists that drew a large audience of youngsters, many of them friends and supporters of the up and coming musicians.

Day Two kicked off with the Classic Car Cruise with the large convoy of vintage and military vehicles drawing lots of attention as it wound its way round Caterham. On their return to de Stafford School, the vehicles parked up in the playing field so they could be admired by the crowds attending DeFest.

Music from the '40s and '50s was the theme on Day Two with local swing singer John Lazenby accompanied by Jenny Green performing some popular numbers such as 'New York, New York' to bring the weekend to a close. During the course of the weekend the audience were also treated to other attractions including sideshows, a bouncy castle, a Pimms tent run by Caterham Rotary Club, a display by Zodiac Gym Club and a birds of prey exhibition.

After the event the chief organiser, Mark Jones, said: "After two wet DeFests, our perseverance paid off! It's been a fabulous weekend and I would like to thank everyone who gave us their support. It is thanks to them that we are able to put on this event to give a platform for local musicians and an event for the local community to enjoy."