A CIRCUS drew a crowd of hundreds to a Bocking church.

Cirque du Bocking took place on Sunday at St Mary’s Church, Bocking.

The one off event was created by the team behind the church’s messy church group and featured gymnastic performances, marquees and games for children.

Rod Reid, Reverend of St Mary’s Church, said: “We feel St Mary’s should be at the heart of this community and so it has been great to welcome so many to these events.”

More events are being planned.