A few acknowledgements.

We all know that the British love to talk about the weather, well there’s always plenty to say! The past three Village Shows have been somewhat affected by adverse or extreme conditions and it was a shame that this year’s Show was a little bit spoiled by the rain. Well we live in Devon and I believe the saying is’ There is no such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing.’! The Village duly donned their waterproofs and came to the Show anyway.

All in all,it was a great event and the feedback has been very positive, with many of the stallholders wanting to come back next year.

Whilst the Show is still fresh in our minds, I want to take this opportunity to thank the local companies and businesses that supported us this year. Firstly our main sponsor, Charles Darrow, a long term supported of Ipple Tipple, upped their donation to include the Garden Show as well, for which we are extremely grateful. Secondly, thank you to everyone who placed an advert in the Show programme, it’s a great publication which couldn’t survive without this support.

This year three very generous local couples came forward with donations of money and equipment, all of which were put to great use.

I am hopeful that this year’s draw will be more successful than ever. I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who donated prizes.

The following businesses donated 2 of the fantastic hampers: The Tally Ho Inn in Littlehempston gave us a fantastic Fortnam and Mason hamper and the Coffee Company in Newton Abbot gave a basket of their own lovely tea and coffee products. Thank you both so much. Local artist Jenny Brown, very kindly donated two of her wonderful pictures, Sam Carrington donated 4 of her books and the Coop donated a box of chocolates,thank you all. I also received some great donations from Villagers, once again thank you!

The following donated vouchers:- Austin’s, Dart’s Farm, China Blue, Queen Street Butchers in Newton Abbot, The Alexander Cinema, Lisa’s Coffee, Torre Abbey, Sandridge Barton Winery, Fermoy’s, The Plot Deli in Newton Abbot, Rebalance Clinic, Highweek ( Massage), The Pig and Whistle and Dainton Park Golf Club. Thank you to all of these fantastic companies.

We are living in difficult times, so I have found the level of generosity this year astonishing. Please support all of these local companies where you can.

Last thank you is for all of our helpers and to everyone who braved the elements and came and supported us. We can’t do it without you.

The Maypole Dancers will perform in the park on Carnival Day, Saturday the 10th August. Keep an eye on Social Media for the timings and come and support the Children. Who knows, the sun might shine! See you there.

Karen Careswell