Towards the end of June, seems to be the most popular time for the Village Fete, it really is such a wonderful English Tradition. Our small village had theirs yesterday, as usual on the last Saturday in June. The large Marquees were erected in the centre of the village, and with all the bustle and preparation an excitement seems to take over.
The ladies of the village start their wonderful baking in the days before, and the cakes are duly assembled, some are selected for selling and the rest are displayed in the refreshment tent ready to serve our visitors a wonderful tea. Wines and gifts are packed onto tables for tombola and raffles, and all manner of stands, and games, filled the meadow. The ‘Honey’ man was there with his wonderful little pots of goodness and his special sheets of bees-wax, which can be rolled and made into candles. Delicious homemade Jams and Marmalades filled the tables. Local ‘very tasty ‘ Eggs were gathered up very quickly. With the Ice Cream Man and Bouncy Castle doing a roaring trade, a festive air took place. Great plants for sale, and an impressive display of vintage cars filled more spaces.
The local school Band played wonderfully and with such great accomplishment and aplomb, and later with the catchy tunes of our village group, I found my toes tapping as some great music filled the meadow.
The weather was kind to us and seeing all the cheery faces and the happy smiles and laughter of the children, it was a most pleasant afternoon. Long may this splendid tradition continue.
