It is Saturday 3 July and an important date in the diary of Curry Rivel. It is the annual Church Fete. The sun shines, the stalls are erected and laden with goods for sale, the Church is awaiting its' visitors to marvel at the stunning floral displays. The tea and cakes, hotdog stall, games and raffles, plants and books, vintage cars, fire engine and the runners on their starting line are eager to begin, and the air of expectation fills the village green.

The sun shone on the annual St Andrew’s Church Fête with around 500 people attending this popular event in the village calendar.

 With the saltire of St Andrew fluttering in the breeze from the church tower, the Fête was opened by the two newly appointed Church Wardens, Margaret Chadbourne and Robert Cole.  Then the compere, Steve Allison, confidently guided everyone through the entertainments for the remainder of the afternoon.  Music was provided by ‘Frances and Knud’ from Bristol with their distinctive mix of Frances’ jazz vocals and Knud on guitar.  

The first event was a fun run organised by David German, who expressed his disappointment that only 15 runners had entered.  The race was won by 15 year old Aaron Stayner from Shepton Beauchamp, in front of Edward Pratt (14) and Samuel Ough (8).