Holy Trinity Church Fete
16 June 2026
Holy Trinity Church Fete
It was an honour to be invited to judge and award the prizes for the best dressed at the Holy Trinity Church Fete on Saturday 13th June. The 70's theme seemed very appropriate as the palpable sense of community was definitely reminiscent of times gone by. The organisation of the event was excellently led by Tricia and Val with many, many hours of hard work and planning before the event and a long day on Saturday - but, ladies, it was worth it. With funds raised going towards the purchase of a new boiler for St Johns, to ensure it can continue to be a hub of the community for years to come.
These events are not possible without the selfless dedication of a small army of volunteers and it's heart-warming to see the tens of people who turned out to set up the gazebos, man the stalls, BBQ the burgers and pour the seemingly endless cups of tea and coffee.
Entertainment was provided by the always superb, Chet Valley Voices and The Loddon Band.
I won't name names, but the best dressed prizes went to adorable children and equally adorable 90 year-old proving that there's no age limit on having fun and supporting the town we call home.
Cllr Ian Appleby - Chairman
