It must be Summer!

 It must be summer...because the teas, fetes and summer celebrations have started. Turnworth had a very successful afternoon with their Turnworth in June (- which is gradually moving from its date in Spring towards Summer). The delightful setting of the Old Rectory gardens provides the perfect backdrop to an afternoon of teas, open gardens and bric-a-brac!
The commencing of  teas on Sunday afternoon outside the Reading Rooms at Milton Abbas are a sure sign that summer is here. It would be good to be able to post some photographs of this successful weekly event.
The Queen's birthday provided an excellent opportunity to celebrate in Stickland, with the Sports club running a very successful afternoon and evening of events on Saturday and then Her majesty appears to have left that event to grace us with her presence at the teas on the Green run for St Mary's Church WS.

Despite a few spots of rain, the most important water was the stream running freely so that the duck race could take place. This proved very popular.

The duck race

 We are so fortunate to have so many people who give their time freely to set up, run, bake for and clear up these community events. Thank you!

There are many more events happening in our benefice - more fetes and  cream teas. During our Casting the Net Festival (starting in July 10th ) there are talks, concerts, a dance, messy games and lots more. Keep an eye out for the posters and adverts giving details of all that is happening in our sleepy, little rural benefice - you might be surprised! If you are not already involved ...get involved!



Elegant Bric-a-Brac at Turnworth in June1

Look out for the red tent and noticeboards which will tell you about Casting the Net.