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Fete on Barrowden Village Green included duck race, bake off and market stalls




A village fete provided wholesome fun for people of all ages.

A fete was held at Barrowden Village Green on Saturday afternoon (June 29) offering food, games, stalls and competitions.

A duck race in the village pond proved popular and competition was fierce in the ‘Great Barrowden Bake Off’.

Joss Nicholas and Harvey Ratcliffe help out in the duck race. Photo: Chris Lowndes
Joss Nicholas and Harvey Ratcliffe help out in the duck race. Photo: Chris Lowndes

Rebecca Jordan, who is part of the organising committee, described the day as brilliant.

She added: “The fete was a wholesome community event with tea, cake and friends.
“It was a classic village idyllic afternoon.”

The fun continued into the evening with a party in The Exeter Arms pub, which 150 people attended.

Happy Tuesdays band. Photo: Chris Lowndes
Happy Tuesdays band. Photo: Chris Lowndes
John Hennessy with his nipper car and organiser Matthew Rumbelow. Photo: Chris Lowndes
John Hennessy with his nipper car and organiser Matthew Rumbelow. Photo: Chris Lowndes
Helpers and organisers. Photo: Chris Lowndes
Helpers and organisers. Photo: Chris Lowndes
Harvey Ratcliffe and Joss Nicholas help out in the duck race. Photo: Chris Lowndes
Harvey Ratcliffe and Joss Nicholas help out in the duck race. Photo: Chris Lowndes

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