A VILLAGE was lit up by a festival atmosphere while celebrating the Queen’s platinum jubilee with the “biggest fete it has seen in years”.
Fingringhoe villagers swarmed the area draped in red white and blue – and the odd mask of Her Majesty – during a glorious commemoration yesterday.
The event saw a farmer’s market, barbecue, craft fair and games held in the centre of the village throughout the occasion between 11am and 4pm.
And a star attraction was the petting farm posing the chance for Bank Holiday revellers to get up close and friendly with animals, while a special Pimms event was held at the Whalebone Inn and a dog show.
Organisers Debbie Bishop and Jameson Smith previously warned the Gazette it would be the biggest fete Fingringhoe has seen in years, but they were blown away with yesterday’s huge turnout.
Debbie said: “It’s been absolutely phenomenal, the turnout is ridiculous to the point it’s almost chaotic – but in a good way.
“It has been much better than we anticipated. We hoped people would turn up but this has far exceeded our expectations which is just amazing as so much hard work has gone into this.”
Villagers and those who had travelled from afar lined the streets as the area became gridlocked with excited partygoers keen to enjoy the warm weather and celebrations.
Youngsters could be seen sat on hay bales soaking up the atmosphere and families enjoying an ice cream and a drink amid the festival atmosphere provided by live music.
Debbie, wearing her t-shirt from the Queen’s prior golden jubilee, continued: “It’s just like a massive party, everybody is buzzing and absolutely loving it, to be honest I don’t think it could be any better.
“I think Covid has played a part in making this so successful. Everybody has needed something like this and when all the elements come together, such as the weather, everybody is really happy.
“We are a lucky generation to have seen the Queen reign for so long and have had many celebrations as a result, so long may her reign continue.”
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