Dozens of children track down 650 chocolate treats as part of Soham’s annual Easter egg hunt
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
More than 60 children descended on Soham at the weekend in search of 650 chocolate treats as part of the town’s annual Easter egg hunt.
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
Vanessa Prates, who has organised the event for the last five years, said: “Every year we seem to have more children. This year we had 62 children attending all from Soham, Ely and the Mildenhall area.
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
“I started this event to bring the community together - we have children of all nationalities: English, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish, Lithuanian and many more.
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
“At the end of the day there is nothing better then doing outdoor activities, having fun and making children happy.”
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
She added: “All the parents were really happy and the children loved it.
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
“The weather was perfect; a little too hot as some eggs started to melt.
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
“My friend, Dulce, helps out by dressing up each year; this year she became a chicken.
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
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“Elsa Vidal kindly donates a present to every child at the end of the event, and this year every child had a little bunny and a medal.
Soham Easter Egg Hunt - Credit: Archant
“My friend Sid helps hiding the eggs and makes sure no ones picks them before the event.”
There was also face-painting on the day, as well as a race where pairs of friends have to hold an egg between their foreheads.
After the egg hunt and race, every child received a medal and a toy bunny before posing for pictures with Dulce the chicken.
