Part soul rock juggernaut, part blues brethren, part support group. A simple idea born of friendship, beers and fatherhood has flourished and taken shape. Somehow a blend of big guitars, stiff horns and Hammond engineering, these 8 or 9 dads may well be on their way to procuring something that may just stand the test of vogue. The basic premise: a big band, big grooves, big boots... oh and you've got to be a dad to join.

Fishcare fish-out pond, education display from Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, Face Painting, Merry go Round, - just a few of the favourites for the kids.

Big hats, check shirts, cowboys boots, Yee hah ... but the music from Cotton Pony is a little bit alternate to your run-of-the-mill country ... But you be the judge.