The outlook did not look great before the show. On the Friday
morning our Children's activities marquee decided that rather
than staying where it was it would much rather spend the
weekend in the next field with the friendly cows! Luckily
a team of willing fete committee members were willing to
challenge the cows for ownership and retrieve the structure
- despite bent poles and torn canvas it was repaired in time
for Fete (Thanks to Alison with her trusty needle!)
This year we had a new PA system and I (Stephen relished
in the opportunity to roam the site with the radio mics and
embaras the stall holders with coments about what they were
selling!). The PA system was provided by BSB Autec from Market
Drayton who stayed with us all day to support the system
and spend their much earned charge for the system at the
fete!
Around £2500 was raised which is slightly more than
last year(- £2300) but the committee had invested money
in attractive new signs, a party size gazebo and a very effective
loudspeaker system, all of which went towards the success
of the day.
As usual there was a Horse Show which was well attended and included Showing,
Jumping and a Fancy dress class. The Gymkana proved popular this year and the
competition was intense. The increase in numbers was down to the effective advertising
and distribution of schedules by the organisers. The Dog Show had its usual mixture
of pedigree and fun classes which included best 6 legs, appealing face and waggiest
tail! If you thought your dog was well behaved the the dog agility team put on
an impressive display which had everyone
New to the show this year was a selection of vintage tractors, motorbikes and
a wartime land rover. There was also a Murder Mystery game which had everyone
guessing.
But to keep up with tradition Beat the Goalie, Skittles and Coconut shy were
all still to be found together with tombola, a well supported cooks and gardener’s
competition and refreshments in the local institute. The weather stayed fine
until the end of the show and a wonderful day was had by all!
A big thank you to all those who who helped out both on and before the day.
Without your help the event could not happen.
