Mamma Mia! Celebrating 50 years of Abba at village fete in Thurlaston

Villagers will be putting out the bunting and celebrating two themes this coming Saturday (July 6).

The themes are 50 years of Abba and the Paris Olympics.

The fete raises vital funds for Thurlaston Village Hall and St Edmund’s Church and entry is free, with all the action taking place along Main Street and Church Lane between 2pm-4pm.

Organisers will be encouraging scarecrows and dressing-up in keeping with the sequinned glamour years of Abba and the upcoming dazzling sporting feats of this summer’s games.

The fete includes country crafts and a variety of stalls including wood turning, gifts and garden plants, bric-a-brac, books and bottles, water and wine game, and pre-loved fashion.

The village is looking forward to a visit from the Toft Alpacas, while refreshments will include hot dogs, jacket potatoes and ice creams at Thurlaston Meadows care home, teas and cakes in the village hall, and Pimms and live music at the church.

Coordinator Sylvia Jacques, on behalf of the fete team, said: “We are really excited about this year’s fete and although it’s a quirky theme, it will give people lots of choice when it comes to having fun with fancy dress or creating a scarecrow.

"We are looking forward to welcoming all-comers once again to enjoy our wonderful village tradition and we have booked some sunshine to ensure it definitely won’t be raining!”

If you would like to have a stall at the fete for a £10 contribution and a donation to the prize draw, email [email protected]