Tempting fetes

Nothing says summer in England more than a traditional village fete. A lot of people make fun of them, but we think that’s unfair. There’s plenty to enjoy at a good fete, not least beer, Pimm’s or bubbles in the refreshment tent.

You’ll almost always find a good cream tea. And then there are the thousands of ingenious ways which local charities and community groups devise to part you from your hard-earned cash. Human fruit machine anyone?

A local fete is a great way to get outside in the sun, meet people in your local community, catch up on the local gossip and have a few drinks.

Keep an out for your local parish magazine, that’s bound to have information in it about events that are happening near you.

When you’re online, check out Google, social media and Facebook for local events.

Fetes and community events aren’t always traditional though.

If you are in or around Baston in August check out the Baston in the Blitz event.

Baston in the Blitz, held on the weekend of 4th and 5th August, is a WWII extravaganza. There will be more than 60 trade stalls, some 70 display groups and over 500 WWII re-enactors putting on a 1940’s themed displays over the weekend.

As well as a thrilling battle re-enactment, there will be plenty of food and dink on offer and there are also music shows, presentations, a Punch & Judy show, a Dambusters presentation and George Formby experience among other attractions.

Visit http://www.bastonblitz.org/Programme2018.htm for full details.