Debden danced the night away with a barn dance to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
More than 100 people attended the dance on Saturday, June 8, with music provided by ceilidh band Frog on a Bike.
Many dancers donned 1940s dress, while others embraced the Wild West with Stetson hats and cowboy boots.
The dance took place in an actual at Brocton's Farm, and the band performed on a farmyard trailer adorned with a camo net and D-Day 80th anniversary flag.
Union Jack bunting and fairy lights decorated the length of the barn, and a kissing booth was situated in the corner for people to take photos.
April Gardner, vice chair of Debden Parish Council, said: "Everyone looked amazing, and there was supposed to be a prize for best dressed, but in all the excitement of the dance, we clean forgot to award a prize!
"It would’ve been impossible to choose anyway as there were some superb outfits.
"Thankfully, the team from St John Ambulance were onsite to make sure everyone remained safe despite much enthusiastic dancing."
An old horse box was converted into the 'Giddy-Up Bar', and served 'Vera Gin' cocktails and Spitfire beer all night.
Organisers have thanked the band and caller Olly Simons, who all showed up in 1940s and farmyard dress.
They also thanked staff at the Giddy-Up Bar, Churchills at Stansted and Fish'n'Chick'n' at Thorley for supplying refreshments.
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Others singled out for praise were the St John Ambulance team, Cllr Clive Bunting and his wife Sally - who "worked tirelessly" to get the venue ready in time and provided the venue for free, and Marion Bamfield and Charlotte Diggins for hanging all the bunting.
Ben Diggins was thanked for building the kissing booth and helping set up and clear up, as well as Eddie Diggins for setting up the day before, Newport Scouts for lending tables and benches, Debden Village Hall for lending tables, Debden School for the camo net and Mike Fairchild for taking photos.
Essex Community Foundation and The Searle Trust awarded a £2,000 grant for the event, and funds raised will go to D-Day charities.
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