GALLERY: Middleton village fête

After last year’s efforts were washed out by rain and wind, the fête committee of Joyce Weston, Jenny Brown and Rosemary Phillips was delighted to see a packed Shrubb’s Field for Sunday’s event.

Joyce said: “It was a brilliant day, I could not have been more pleased. We had one of the biggest fêtes we have ever had. Everything went fantastically well.

“Last year we had such a terrible time and when we went to start setting up on Saturday, it was like a lake for an hour or so. But on the day, it was absolutely fine.”

She estimated there were about 2,000 visitors and there with more entries than ever before for the dog show.

“For a village, we have one of the biggest fêtes around,” added Joyce.

“I am sure all the stallholders were pleased. They were raising money for their own charities and they were pretty packed with people. At least everybody knows what goes on in the village.”

There was lots for the children, which helped fill up the field, and this year saw a bumper display of classic cars, which Joyce said created a lot of interest.

It was the second year that the event had reunited with its once regular display of classic cars, featuring marques from the 1920s to the 1970s.

Felpham resident Richard Armstead, who organised the display, said: “I can confirm that there were 82 classic vehicles and all the owners I spoke to were delighted with the day and cannot wait for next year.”

Money raised this year, which Joyce estimated to be around £4,000, will go to Chestnut Tree House, the hospice which provides specialist care for life-limited children in the area.

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