Wednesday 2 July 2008

Sparham Garden party

                          

 

Last Saturday our friend Carol opened her garden to host the "Sparham Garden Party" It was such a lovely day the Sun shone non stop and just a cloud or two in the sky ~

There were lots of people turned up more than in  past years ~ probably the weather had a lot to do with the turnout ~there were games for the children and many other games for the grown ups ~ stalls of all kinds ~

We had a raffle and a home made cake stall ~ two old vintage cars where you had to guess the mileage they had done ~

I had the most important :o) task of folding the raffle ticket stubs and there were many of them as you can see from the basket nearly full to the top ~

We made a great sixteen hundred pounds for the Church funds so everyone was pleased that the day went so well

We were entertained by a brass band ~and the children did a Maypole dance to entertain us ~

I really enjoy these Village Fetes ~ it is a good way of meeting other Village people ~ call me old fashioned but I do enjoy these times ~ they all add to stored memories of such happy times ~

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

The fete looks like fun - your friend must have a huge garden!
And look at that maypole. I haven't seen one of those since I was about ten years old!

B. x

Anonymous said...

Wow the garden party sounds like so much fun. I like that idea about the vintage cars. I love to look at old cars. I always tell John we need one to just drive around in on Sundays but with the price of gasoline I guess we'll have to pass on that idea. Paula

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally...the garden party is just a wonderful time...wish we had those more often around here....things of the past....it all sounded so wonderful...we have something of that type at my hubby's church in Alabama....it is held about once a year...it is called "Homecoming"...everyone brings a basket of food....we put it all out...sharing...there is singing and folks telling how they came to be in the church...families would sing together special....others played musical instruments...like you say..it is all a special time....God Bless...hugs...Ora

Anonymous said...

What a great amount to raise.  Yes, I used to love the old fetes in the days when I could visit.  We only have a small one here now and it is mostly little rides for the children.  So enjoyed all the pictures.

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Anonymous said...

I used to like the old fashioned fetes. I'm so glad you had good weather for it. It looked like everybody there enjoyed the day. Well done for collecting such a lot of money for the church. Jeannette xx  

Anonymous said...

Ally, that looks like so much fun. I love those kind of small town festivals.  Her garden is lovely...wish mine looked like that.  And God smiled down and blessed you with good weather.  I'm sure that made it even more special.  Linda in WA  

Anonymous said...

What a lovely day you had...... a day I wish I could have shared with you. I enjoyed the pictures though..... thanks
Sandra

Anonymous said...

Ally, great time was had by all I believe. Nice job on the fund raising. The group did well for the church. I suspect you did not win the lottery. That would have looked bad anyhow. Have a good weeka dn stay cool, Bill

Anonymous said...

Oh this sounded like so much fun....and yes I love these type outings too..Love your graphic with the little ducks!!!
love ya,
carlene

Anonymous said...

That sounds like the best kind of activity Ally!  Glad you all had a lovely time!
Marie
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Anonymous said...

Hi Ally ,you did really well to raise that amount for the church .Glad the weather was good and kind to you . We had a school fete the other Saturday and the weather wasn't so good but luckerly people still came  and supported us .You had a very important job folding the raffle tickets !! looked like you had some nice prizes.....Love Jeanxx

Anonymous said...

I miss village fetes and things..
sounds lovely..
Lyn

Anonymous said...

How very perfectly English!  I bet it brought a lump to many throats.  And weren't you lucky with the weather.  Thanks, Ally.
Bunny xx

Anonymous said...

What lovely pictures, looks like you had a great day out.  Eileen x

Anonymous said...

Hello Ally - i love these village fates they are so lovely, and i like the home made cake stall too !!   Your pics were fab.   Hope all your family are well.
Big Luv - Jaynee X

Anonymous said...

You really had a beautiful day to have such a fete.  The garden was lovely.  I sure would have loved to have won one of those old cars.  That box of fruit looked good to me.  Our weather this summer has been quite soggy.  xx Chris

Anonymous said...

That was such a nice Garden Party...and looked like everyone had a great time.  Hope you have a lovely Friday and weekend...hugs and love,
Joyce

Anonymous said...

That does look like a lovely time.. Linda

Anonymous said...

It looks like everyone had a great time.  It's so nice of your friend to open her garden for everyone to enjoy.  Have a geat weekend.

Hollie

Anonymous said...

So nice to hear from you your day looks super just perfect weather just the way it was when we were down your way (that reminded me of an old radio program do you remember that one Ally).  It is nice to meet the people who live in you village I don't know what things are like your way but up here neighbours come and go so quickly.  Glad you had such a good day although I did not see any pictures of your good self.    Love Joan.
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Anonymous said...

What beautiful grounds your friend has, lovely garden. Your pictures are so good..I felt I could reach right over and help myself to a pastry! It looked like it was just so much fun. You also took me back to my childhood at age seven dancing around the Maypole on May day here...lol...be well, love, Sandi

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you had a fab time ~ such community spirit where you live Ally :)  The pics are great too x

Jenny

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Anonymous said...

What a lovely church fete! I love them. We have a strawberry tea which is much the same thing. Providing the weather is good they are wonderful! Love Conniex

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I loved this entry Ally {{{{hugs}}}},  You're not old-fashioned at all, "do's" like this restore a bit of national pride.  It all looks splendid and those lovely cakes.......!
love, Angie, xx
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Anonymous said...

Oh how lovely!  I have never been to such an event but it looked like so much fun.

Kara :)

Anonymous said...

Ally,
I hope you are enjoying a great weekend.
David

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally,  I love garden parties and all the little stalls they have. I do like the home made cakes stall and I know I would have bought something tasty to take home.  I`m glad the weather stayed nice for you because it today its wet and miserable.

Love Sandra xxxx

Anonymous said...

It looks like a beautiful place to be.  I'm glad it all went so well and the weather turned out so nice.  'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

What a lovely garden and great contrubutions for the church...
and you did a great job folding the raffle tickets, lol....
Linda :)

Anonymous said...

I had to stop and take a close look at each and every picture, making them big so I could really see them. The ivy on that house is so neat looking and the gardens are so perfect and the edged lawn, all just so beautiful! Those cakes, well, they look good enough to try each and every one. ;) It looks like everyone was having a great time out there, its so sunny and pretty. Bet it wasnt hot either, I dont see anyone looking run down and sweaty and haggard like around here about now. ;) Love, Kelly

Anonymous said...

i would of loved to attend. such beautiful pictures and garden. (((hugs)))
Love,
Cindy