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Photos by kind permission of Franky Cookson

Remenham Village Fayre: A Community Success

The annual Remenham Village Fayre, held at the Parish Hall on the afternoon of Sunday, September 7th, proved to be a resounding success, bringing the community together for an afternoon of fun and fundraising.

The weather held up for most of the event, with only a few light spots of rain appearing towards the very end, which did little to dampen spirits. The atmosphere was notably vibrant, thanks to an exceptionally high turnout of children and young families, giving the Fayre a lively feel.

The sheer number of children led to some impromptu fun! We had to run two sack races because we didn't have enough sacks for everyone who wanted to join in the traditional favourite. Children also enthusiastically participated in a silent dancing competition and various stalls & activities, including crown making and a subsequent parade to show off their crowns.

The ever-popular Dog Show was, as usual, well-attended and enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. The categories included the hotly contested 'fastest sausage catcher,' as well as 'best trick,' 'most fabulous fella,' and 'loveliest lady.' The show was smoothly and kindly run by Carol Crowdy and her team at Woofits Walkies.

The competitive spirit was strong in the annual Produce & Arts competition, with several talented locals taking home prizes:

• Kelly Cleaver successfully held onto the Fruit & Vegetables cup for the second year in a row.

• Madeline Duffy won the prize for Floral Displays.

• Ann Burley was victorious in the Baking & Cooking category.

• Mya Binney took home the cup for Arts & Crafts.

The Fayre welcomed some exciting new additions to the stall lineup this year, including a presence from the Henley Literary Festival. There were also new craft stalls run by two talented Henley mums: Charlotte Wolfe and Katie Waggett. Inside the Parish Hall, local Remenham artists Allan Henderson and Jenny Law displayed some of their impressive work for visitors to admire.

The day concluded with a fiercely competitive tug of war, wrapping up what was an immensely successful event overall. Approximately £3,000 was raised for the Parish Hall, ensuring the community space can continue to thrive.

Remenham celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen with a tea party free for all parishioners in the Parish Hall garden on Sunday 5 June.  There was a good turn out across a wide age range and we were extremely lucky that the rain held off for the afternoon.  Many thanks to our sponsors Henley Royal Regatta, Mr and Mrs Schwarzenbach, Hobbs & Sons and Thameside Financial Services. And thanks also to the Copas Partnership for lending us the tables and to all those who helped set up and take down, who made cakes and sandwiches, ran the bar, organised the raffle and came along and made it a party to remember.