Village Fête and Picnic

Aldborough Village Fête and Picnic took place

on Aldborough Green

was held on Sunday July 13th 2003

12 noon to 5pm

Robert's cart rides were popular all afternoon.

The Punch & Judy is dwarfed by the visiting Fire Engine!

Billy's traction engine was a stunning sight.

Stall holders and visitors took cover from the blazing sun.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

12 noon	Grand Opening by Brian Metcalf, Chairman of Aldborough & Thurgarton Parish Council
12.05pm	Maypole & Country Dancing by Mr Thacker & pupils of Aldborough Primary School. Stalls open. Picnicking commences. Punch and Judy to follow dancing.
12.30pm	Children's Fancy Dress Parade followed by The Fanciest Hat. Traditional Irish and American music.
1.30pm	Pet Show proceeds to the Friends of Aldborough School.
2.00pm	Cooking Demonstration and Wine Tasting by Barry Finney.
2.30pm	Prize Bingo proceeds to the Community Centre. Punch and Judy.
3.00pm	Children's Races followed by Welly Throwing. Traditional Irish and American music.
4.00pm	Punch and Judy.
4.30pm	Presentation of all Prizes.
4.45pm	Grand Prize Draw proceeds to Aldborough Cricket Club.
5.00pm	Close.

Children's Fancy dress 12.30pm
There are four age categories

1. under 3 years
Princes and Faeries

2. 3-5 years
Princesses and Soldiers

3. 6-8 years
Favourite Book Characters

4. 9-11 years
Favourite Celebrities

In addition there will be a prize for the Fanciest Hat decorated to represent one of the four 'Seasons'
This category is open to everyone. Prizes will be awarded at 4.30pm

Children's Races 3.00pm

1. 3-5 years Running Race

2. 6-8 years Boys' Egg & Spoon Race

3. 6-8 years Girls' Egg & Spoon Race

4. 9-11 years Boys' Sack Race

5. 9-11 years Girls' Sack Race

6. 9-11 years Slow Bicycle Race
Bring your own bike please. Boys/Girls mixed.

7. 7-16 years Team Space Hopper Relay
Two mixed teams selected on the day.

In addition there will be a prize for
the furthest distance achieved in
WELLY THROWING
which will follow on from the children's races

This category is open to everyone. Prizes were awarded at 4.30pm

Contacts: Claire Knight 768051 or Ruth Elliott 761468.