SHINFIELD residents were treated to a spectacular community event on Saturday, June 25.
St Mary’s Church was able to host its annual summer fete on School Green for the first time since the pandemic.
The event saw family members, young and old, enjoy the activities, performances and food stalls on offer.
“Everyone had a very enjoyable afternoon and were all so pleased that we were once again able to put on the event after the pandemic,” St Mary’s secretary Ann Young said.
“It got off to a rousing start with music from Tadley Band who played on and off all afternoon.”
Children from Alder Grove, Shinfield Infants and Shinfield St Mary’s schools sang in wholesome group performances.
The dog show proved particularly popular, with a healthy number of entrants participating in the various competitions.
Categories included cutest face, waggiest tail, best-behaved and most well-groomed, with rosettes awarded to the winners. All dogs went home with a tasty dog treat.
“One gorgeous puppy owned by a young lady called Emma had to have a rosette for being so sweet,” explained Ms Young.
Children were also delighted by the many craft stalls and games, especially the pirate stall.
Visitors were treated to a selection of sandwiches and hotdogs at the tea tent, as well as the colourful plant and cake stalls.
The cake raffle saw resident Dawn Carson’s Jubilee-themed creation taken home after raising almost £100.
