FAMILIES will be able to enjoy a traditional family fete with stalls, displays and competitions.
The annual Winnersh Summer Fete, organised by Winnersh Parish Council, raises funds for local charities and voluntary groups.
Entry to the event is free, and the council expects hundreds of visitors to enjoy the attractions on offer.
Money raised on the day will support Wokingham charities: LINK Visiting Scheme, and First Days Children’s Charity.
Cllr John Southgate, chair of Winnersh Parish Council said: “We usually support two organisations, for a range of older and younger people.”
The LINK Visiting Scheme seeks to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people by teaming them up with a volunteer for friendship and regular visits.
First Days Children’s Charity supports families experiencing financial hardship, providing youngsters with clothes and essentials that they need.
“We’ve been impressed by these two charities, and Winnersh Council has previously made grants to both of them,” said Cllr Southgate.
“They are doing really good work in the community.”
At the 15th Winnersh Summer Fete, festival goers can expect a range of stalls, with children’s games and crafts, books, tombolas, jewellery, gifts and raffles.
There will also be sales of arts and crafts, cakes, cosmetics and health care products, sweets, jams and chutneys.
Youngsters will be able to bounce in multi-activity inflatables, and try out new skills with Circus Scene.
“There are three inflatables, including a castle, and an assault course,” said Cllr Southgate.
“And as some of the most popular attractions tend to feature audience participation, we’ll be having our wheelbarrow races again this year, and tug of wars.”
Both adult teams, and schools teams will battle it out, with some spaces still available for more adult teams wanting to participate.
Other activities will include archery, model wargaming and a model railway.
Live music will accompany the afternoon, with refreshments to include tea and cakes, and a barbecue organised by local Scouts.
Arena entertainment will be provided by Bearwood Primary School, Winnersh Rangers Football Club and Elements Dance School.
Events take place at the following approximate times:
1.15pm Fete opening
1.20pm Maypole dancing (Bearwood Primary School)
1.40pm Football drills (Winnersh Rangers Football Club)
2.10pm Tug of war and wheelbarrow race heats
2.30pm Coronation bench and collage
2.40pm Winnersh games
3.30pm Dance display (Elements Dance School)
3.50pm Tug of War and wheelbarrow race finals
4.05pm Awards and raffle draw
“A new commemorative Coronation bench will be presented during the afternoon,” explained Cllr Southgate.
“It’s made from recycled materials, and although it looks similar to wood, unlike timber, it won’t rot.
“And we have some great collages made by local schools.
“They are really good quality, created by pupils from primary schools: Bearwood, Winnersh, and Wheatfield.
“We’ll be revealing them during the fete, in the Community Hall, where they’ll go on permanent display. ”
The fete will take place in Bearwood Recreation Ground, Sindlesham on Saturday, June 17, from 1pm to 4.30pm.
Free parking will be available.
“We’re very much looking forward to the day,” said Cllr Southgate.
“There’s always some trepidation involved with organising a big event like this, but the weather is looking promising.”
For more information, email: fete@winnersh.gov.uk, call: 0118 978 0244, or visit the council website, at: www.winnersh.gov.uk
