Meldreth Matters, July 2022

Jubilee Community Church Fete Meldreth churchyard was the perfect setting for the fete on the second day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. What a crowd, ranging from babies to grownups all soaking up the atmosphere! Peter Allen opened proceedings and talked us through the day: thank you, Peter.

Chris Elbourn and The Malfunctions band had people tapping their toes to familiar 60’s and 70’s music. Later in the afternoon, Clare Silver and the Lift Off Choir, all in good voice, sang familiar songs.

Thank you Clare and Chris for entertaining us.

The popular BBQ’n’beer was hugely successful along with the teas and refreshments which were on offer throughout the day.

This year we introduced a card payment system which was popular and will be used again.

Games provided by Messy Church, the Brownies and Wood Green Animal Shelter were fun filled - not forgetting face painting and of course, the coconut shy and tug of war provided much fun for all ages!

We were delighted to have Maycroft and Aurora at the fete offering handmade crafts. Jewellery sold well and how lovely to have clothing and crafts provided by The Queen Bee, (behind the British Queen).

As always homemade cakes, plants, books and the bottle stall drew the crowds. The magnificent raffle almost sold out of tickets.

Competitions in the church appealed to many inspired Jubilee bakers, from young children to adults.

The Platinum themed floral displays were beautiful, so thank you to all who took part. Also inside the church was a display by Joan Gane of Meldreth Local History Group.

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