Army war hero dog leads parade at fair – then pauses for nap in car boot
Retired Army sniffer dog Treo led the opening parade with his handler, Dave Heyhoe.
Sergeant Heyhoe, who retired at the same time as Treo, said: "As the theme for the fayre this year was heroes and heroines, it seemed fitting that Treo open it.
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"He has saved countless lives while he was out on patrol in Afghanistan.
"We've been together six years now. I was happy to take part in the opening parade today – I will do anything I can to highlight the work of our armed forces dogs."
Treo was awarded the Dickin Medal – the animal version of the Victoria Cross – for his work in Sangin, Afghanistan, in November 2008.
In August and September 2008, he found two hidden "daisy chain" bombs made out of multiple explosives wired together, potentially saving hundreds of lives.
Despite cold weather the rest of the Fair and Feast, which was held in Metheringham on Saturday, was well attended.
Members of the Angels dance squad at Metheringham Fair And Feast.
One of the organisers, Dot Howe, said: "The Fair And Feast is always popular and people tend to come in all weathers.
"The Lincolnshire Co-operative won best dressed shop, as staff came in as Land Army workers.
"It is good to see people getting involved."
Community liaison officer with the Metheringham Co-operativeTeresa Bradburn said: "We have had a very positive response from people coming into the shop. We like to get as involved as we can with community events.
"I think things like this bring everyone together and we always try to be at the hub of village life.
"All the different stalls and entertainment mean there is something for everybody and that really helps in getting the community spirit going."
Each year, the event attracts more than 60 market stalls, street entertainers and dance acts.
There were also horse and cart rides around the village.
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