Jubilee Parish Fete and Flower Festival

Usually held in the Memorial Hall, this year with their roof appeal and the Queen's Jubilee it was decided to hold the Fete in the church grounds and this really worked well. Many locals and visitors were attracted to come in and get involved by the fun, games, food and the variety of stalls. The result was a really friendly and relaxed day with a constant procession of families and individuals of all ages wandering in to try their luck, buy something nice and chat to everyone they knew.

Of course a Fete is an important fundraising event for a church, particularly with one with such a major roof problem, but it is also a great expression of our community.

Roll up and try your luck throwing darts. Hit the stars and double your money!

Books, books, glorious books. Tony and Sandra Goddard did brisk business.

Church Wardens Elizabeth Vivyan and Gill Oaten stand by Elizabeth's arrangement in the Font. Both had put a huge amount of work into the whole weekend.

Anyone for a hot dog, popcorn or candyfloss! Christine Fever and helpers.

Wincanton County Primary Country Dancing entertained with an excellent series of dances which showed an impressive ability to master complicated routines. They were great to watch.

Artist Sheila Watkins as well as selling her own woodcuts and watercolours was also selling the work of Ann Gribble.

Two enthusiastic helpers at the tin can shy

A selection of stalls

Lilies for St George

From St Luke and St Teresa's Catholic Church

Wincanton Primary School gets a letter from the Palace

All their own work. Flowers arranged by Wincanton Primary pupils.

In all the flowers this year really were spectacular and a tribute to the devotion and affection of those who had arranged them, and of how much this, the oldest and many would think the most special building in Wincanton is valued. Watch out for the Museum Lecture on the Parish Church that will be advertised early next year.

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