THE annual Hemyock Fete returned to raise a total of £1,295 for St Mary’s Church.

The event was opened by well-known local resident Mary Hawkins who spoke of her family’s connection to St Mary’s and thanked everyone who was involved.

The Poppy Club hung a beautiful handcrafted Fall cascading from the church wall at the Hemyock fete
The Poppy Club hung a beautiful handcrafted Fall cascading from the church wall at the Hemyock fete (David Bawler)
Dancing at Hemyock Fete
Dancing at Hemyock Fete (David Bawler)
The crocheted sunbathing couple at Hemyock Fete
The crocheted sunbathing couple at Hemyock Fete (David Bawler)

Decorations for the event featured a hand crafted poppy “fall” designed by The Poppy Club which cascaded from the church wall. Bunting and other various knitted and crocheted items littered the churchyard, including a crocheted couple sunbathing.

Visitors could be found browsing a range of plants, wine, raffles and cakes along with second-hand items and books, while others enjoyed a game of skittles to the sound of Back at Nicks, a musical trio, who provided music throughout the afternoon.