More than 1,000 people basked in the beautiful weather at the seventh Twyford Village Fete, which took place last Saturday.
Organised by Twyford Parish Council, the event was opened by former Twyford Parish Councillor Roy Mantel, who has amassed 41 years of service to the council.
Savage Skills, the UK’s leading freestyle mountain bike stunt team, wowed the crowds while other attractions included a petting farm, Punch and Judy, circus skills workshops, hoverboards, zorbs, go karts and an inflatable assault course.
Wokingham Borough Council’s My Journey team brought their ‘Dr Bike’ smoothie maker and supplied a bouncy castle.
More than 50 local organisations and businesses were represented and raised funds from the event.
Master of Ceremonies Nick Fish coordinated the tug of war, and Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre managed the dog show.
There were more than classic cars iand people voted for their favourite car. A Mercedes 280SL won both its class and gained the overall highest score and collected a prize thanks to Stanlake Park Wine Estate.
The band Nevada were very popular, and performed on a trailer provided by local haulage company BDT Ltd.
Community Events and Engagement committee vice chairman Malcolm Bray, said: “This year’s event was held in beautiful weather. There were many stalls and attractions which provided variety and interest to all those who attended.
“It is estimated the event has raised around £2000 for local charities.”
Martin Alder, chairman of Twyford Parish Council and the Community Events and Engagement committee, added: “The 2023 village fete was a great Summer occasion.
“We were able to celebrate our diverse community and our local culture, with many participants and organisations present.
“On behalf of the Council, I would like to thank all of those in our community for supporting the fete.”
The Community Events and Engagement committee will be meeting next month to discuss plans for the next fete, to be held on August 17 2024.
Anyone interested in helping can contact [email protected].
