THE Battle of Evesham Festival, which celebrated the event's 750th anniversary, included something for everyone, not least the many children who enjoyed following a specially designed map of the town centre, leading them to the clues hidden within a variety of shop window displays.

A treasure hunt, sponsored by the Federation of Small Businesses, was one of many opportunities for both local businesses and festival visitors to get involved in this action packed weekend.

The "hunters" had to find uniquely numbered treasure hunt trophy cards in window displays and match them to the treasure map. About 20 businesses took part and dozens of children enjoyed being detectives for a day.

Nathan Russell, who attends St. Andrews C of E First School in Hampton, won the under eight’s category. He amazed the judges with his powers of detection and was rewarded with a star gazer telescope for his efforts. Nathan said: " “It was great. I really liked trying to spot the special cards and the shiny numbers were quite difficult to read because the sun made them look different. It was hard work and when I had finished mum took me for lunch at my favourite cafe, Word of Mouth.”

Winner of the over eight’s competition was ten year old Jessica Barnett, who will join Blackminster Middle School next month. Her prize was a microscope, which she plans to use to her continue with her detective work. Jessica said: "I really liked the detective work, although it was quite difficult as some shops hid their card very well, but it was something different to do and I enjoyed it. My prize is lovely, I shall use it to examine plants and bugs and things like that.”

Judi Brazkiewicz, Worcestershire chairman of the FSB, added "The Federation of Small Businesses would like to thank the many shops who participated in the competition and congratulate everyone involved in making an enormous effort in creating some very imaginative window displays for everyone to enjoy.”