There is much talk about the Ambridge Fete and the debate about the village's contribution to the Cultural Olympiad. Many ideas are being brought to my attention and I thought it important to convey them to the relevant people in Ambridge. I therefore took the opportunity of reporting these things to Tony, who will kindly prepare a spreadsheet and pass it to the committee via Pat.
There are already a number of offers of help. @tennismajorette has kindly offered to bake for the fete, and @Squidge1970 is up for the teas, although I am sure both would welcome help. @Squidge (may I call you @Squidge, @Squidge1970?) has also suggested various games, including Whack-a-Mole (although on radio that will sound very much like a middle class dip).
@SidPerksGhost is happy to look after the beer tent. No doubt he will be in charge of spirits too. Not at all sure what @Kenton_Archer will make of that, although he and Jolene have been nominated to look after games. Can't be certain what sort of "games" they might come up with but my car keys are firmly secured in my pocket.
We are hoping that Lily Pargetter will charm us with a thatching display, although @LizziePargetter will be sure to keep Uncle David away from that particular activity.
Hopefully Daniel and Freddie can satisfy Jim's search for "a couple of Billy Elliots" and stop Tilly Button from stealing the show. Tilly is a force to be reckoned with, and we just hope her confidence will soon match her audacious talent and that she will be encouraged to speak with her fellow villagers.
As always we need games and sideshows. "Guess the Badger's Weight in Squirrels" and "Con the Vicar's Daughter" are both already proving popular.
Of course I will be offering extra training to the St John's volunteers and would hope that those caring for the villages invalids will do their bit. I imagine that will mean @eatmysausage Tom Archer deciding between his Burger Van and his father. Alastair - sorry, William Hill- has already closed the book on that one.
It is also time to think about who should be invited to open this year's fete. Who should follow in the illustrious footsteps of Anthony Gormley and Colin Dexter? All suggestions welcome.
So, if you have services to offer, any ideas or comments on the merits of @LyndaSnell and Jim's ideas, please comment below or directly to @TonysConsultant.
What's that Tony? Didn't you save it AT ALL..........?
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