A TRADITIONAL afternoon ‘Tea by the Ritz’, complete with nostalgic etiquette, raised £450 towards Watchet Carnival on Saturday (July 24).

Organised by Watchet Live, the event was held at the Phoenix Centre where those attending were greeted by Maître d’ Bob Hornby and Alastair Prescott, appropriately attired for the occasion.

Many turned up fashionably dressed for an authentic ‘afternoon tea’ experience, and were served a fine selection of sandwiches, homemade cakes, scones with clotted cream, tea and coffee by Watchet Live ladies in black and white outfits with lace-edged white aprons and headbands.

The organiser wish to thank Watchet Phoenix Centre, sponsors Miles Tea and Coffee, Somerset Farmhouse- Butchers, Sam’s Deli and the Co-Operative Stores in both Swain Street and Liddymore Road, and all who gave their support.

Carnival parade entries would be welcome. Details can be found on the Watchet Carnival website.