and the sun even came out! … a huge thank you to everyone who came along to the Big Lunch to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III , making it a truly village event. There was everything from picnic rugs to whole dining tables resplendent with magnificent feasts and, we estimate, around 400 people enjoying spending time together.
The Ropley Fayre committee would particularly like to thank the marquee squads, the Wrens, the Hunts and the Culverwells for all their hard work on the day as well as Nicky & the pavilion team, our fantastic competition judges, Ropley Music Nights for the loan of sound equipment and Tim Day for his invaluable help.
Coronation Competition Winners
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to enter, the results are as follows:
Children’s Art – 1st Faye Dunford (clay model of the King’s favourite dog)
2nd Hugo (drawing of Westminster Abbey)
3rd George Armitage (drawing of precious stones)
Coronation pudding: Adult – 1st Christine Brudenell (Strawberry cheesecake)
2nd Lynda Eastwood (Coronation trifle)
3rd (Victoria sponge)
Under 18 – 1st Annie Pettit-Mills (Union Flag pudding)
2nd Sophie Rogers (fruit scones)
Jo Rodgers & the organising group
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