THE vicar of Witley Jane Vlach is to open 70th Brook village fete, on Whitsun bank holiday Monday,

The vicar of All Saints Church, will open the fete on the picturesque village green at 1pm, on Monday May 30.

In keeping with the spirit of this time-honoured and renowned local tradition the emphasis remains on good old-fashioned family entertainment with a broad choice of attractions, designed to provide something of interest for everyone.

The fete will be sponsored by King Edward’s School, Witley, for the second year running. Pupils and staff play an active role in publicising the fete, as well as providing some much-needed man power on the day itself.

The 70th village fete looks set to deliver yet another fun-packed day out, offering a host of activities and games for children of all ages, in addition to a large number of stalls showcasing a variety of produce.

The dog show which always attracts an eclectic assortment of entries is destined to be a crowd- puller, along with the various fairground rides, shooting gallery, hook-a-duck, bash-the-rat, face painting, lucky dip, plate smashing and coconut shy on offer.

There will be closely fought children’s races and the tug-of-war competition featuring teams from local firemen, local villagers and the Brook Cricket Club. Vintage car enthusiasts will be in their element, admiring the display of super classy and ultra stylish classic cars.

Other attractions include the plant stall, jewellery stalls, crafts, ladies clothing, bags and scarves.

Visitors will also be encouraged to try their luck at the tombola, while the Grand Draw Raffle will see winners take home a fabulous range of prizes. Inside Pirrie Hall there will be the usual huge selection of bric-a-brac for the bargain hunter, as well as many hundreds of second-hand books, children’s toys and games.

Donations for these and for the tombola can be made beforehand and over the bank holiday weekend by phoning the fete organiser on 01428 288835 or emailing [email protected].

No-one attending the fete is likely to go hungry, as there is a tempting array of culinary treats to choose from, including the mouth-watering barbecue, tea tent, homemade cakes stall and Pimm’s Tent, together with stalls selling sweets, popcorn, ice-cream and candyfloss.

Fete organisers are appealing to residents for their support – regardless of the weather as all the money raised is vital to the maintenance of Pirrie Hall and its grounds, which host the well-known cricket club, tennis club, nursery school, children’s playground and other highly valued local community clubs and activities.

The hall is a registered charity which receives no outside funding.