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The Collingham Garden Fete is a very popular annual event. It is usually held in one of the larger gardens in the Parish. In 2004 Mr and Mrs Andrew Wallace again agreed to allow their lovely garden in South Collingham to be used for the Fete. Lots of extra work goes into the garden for such an occasion. All was ready for the great day when two setbacks occurred: Three days before the Fete a wild storm played havoc with the garden and spoiled a lot of the planting; and secondly, the weather spitefully turned to heavy showers on the day of the event itself.

So our Garden Fete had to become an indoors event and was held in Collingham Memorial Hall. In spite of this change of plan it was a very successful and enjoyable occasion.

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Coll Gdn Fete 04 19 Nick.jpg (58795 bytes)Churchwardens Nick and Marie, welcome this year's special guest - The Rector - to officially open the Garden Fete for 2004. Nick's excellent audio equipment made everything clear. 

 

Coll Gdn Fete 04 3.jpg (31330 bytes)On this occasion The Rector was our honoured guest, and opened the 2004 Fete for the Parish. His opening remarks were succinct, humorous, and pleasurably encouraged everyone to enjoy themselves (and, of course to spend their money - for charity).

Coll Gdn Fete 04 4.jpg (40174 bytes)Marie and Nick, thank The Rector for his support. And Marie presented the Rector with a little something to help make the occasion memorable.

 

Coll Gdn Fete 04 7.jpg (48527 bytes)Are you ready for customers yet? Nearly! They look good don't they? All home made, they taste good as well!

 

 

Coll Gdn Fete 04 5.jpg (108789 bytes)Ready, steady, GO! The staff are on their toes. The customers are on their starting blocks (there's a purse open in anticipation already!). The doors are open. And we're away!

 

Coll Gdn Fete 04 6.jpg (100515 bytes)Everything is in full swing. Stalls are ready. Sales staff are steady. And the customers pockets are heavy! The cake stall is always a popular venue.

 

 

Summer Fete July 04.JPG (103395 bytes)People enjoyed themselves, finding bargains or simply supporting their favourite stall.  The goods went like 'hot cakes'!
(Photo by Editorial Team).

 

Coll Gdn Fete 04 12 Connie.jpg (95180 bytes)The raffle stall did a roaring trade, with some super prizes. Eyes down for the winning ticket! Wait 'til we've sorted them first though. Although all is busy elsewhere, Connie takes a breather to look the cameraman in the eye!

Coll Gdn Fete 04 13.jpg (102270 bytes)Sam and David talk over tactics, whilst Joan looks on. This requires serious consideration. There must be a lot at stake here!

 

Coll Gdn Fete 04 15.jpg (89971 bytes)Meanwhile, on the plant stall Bill and Joy ply their wares. Look at the tender loving care that's gone into their rearing. (The plants that is)

 

Coll Gdn Fete 04 16.jpg (94720 bytes)Jean, Kathy and Keith show their metal. This photo is a favourite of our photographic team. By the way, is that metal, or is it something a little stronger?!

 

Tombola July 04.JPG (83024 bytes)'Everyone a winner' (well, almost!). What have we won Dad? All looked on with anxious eyes as Elizabeth rolled the drum! The tombola stall is always a big draw!
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Coll Gdn Fete 04 14.jpg (86237 bytes)Can I have a go Mum? Well, only if you're good. Just one then, keep your fingers crossed. How can I do it with crossed fingers? There's no answer to that!

 

Davids at Tombola July 04.JPG (72700 bytes)Two Davids wait patiently in line for a 'go' on the tombola. One David is our photographer, so who took the photo?
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Rector at Tombola July 04.JPG (78351 bytes)At last the moment has come. Did Revd David win anything? You bet. As he himself admitted, he went home with goods he never ever thought he would possess! 
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