FINE summer weather and a spectacular trail of homemade scarecrows drew more than 500 visitors to the annual West Bagborough Fete on Saturday (July 4).
Held in the scenic setting of the West Bagborough Cricket Club, the community event offered a packed line-up of family-friendly attractions.
Visitors enjoyed everything from a circus skills tent and bouncy castle to a popular fun dog show and sheep racing.
The grounds also hosted a display of classic cars, visiting alpacas, traditional lawn games, and a diverse range of local craft, gift, and charity stalls.
The day’s entertainment was launched with a tuneful opening performance by the Voice of the People Choir.
They were followed by traditional Morris dancers, before local musical duo The Kingstons took to the stage.
Their eclectic repertoire of popular hits spanning from the 1960s to the 2020s provided the perfect soundtrack to the afternoon.
Attendees also enjoyed a wide variety of food options and a bustling beer tent.
The community spirit began building days before the main event, as more than 30 creative scarecrows appeared across the village, which were then judged at the fete.
Residents spotted the figures perched on bicycles, sitting on rooftops, and even operating a mock speed gun to encourage drivers to slow down along Bagborough’s narrow country lanes.
Village organiser Maggie Forkes said: “The scarecrows got lots of people excited about the fete.
“It was a great way to bring people together and to put a smile on their faces.”
Proceeds raised from the fete will benefit the local parish church of St Pancras, village organisations, and contribute toward community events throughout the year.
Following the fete, there was an ‘after party’ with live music in the evening in the village’s 16th century Rising Sun public house.
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