THE INNOCENT VILLAGE FETE

Now in its second year, the innocent village fete is a great day out for all the family and the perfect way to while away the hours on a hot summer’s day, if the sunshine would just hold, of course! .

The fun starts at 11am and runs until 7pm. So, pencil it in your diary, scribble it on your hand and tell all your friends. It’s going to be great - that nice duck herding man is already booked and raring to go.

Over the weekend, you’ll be able to indulge in welly-wanging, duck herding, dog agility (just for dogs), coconut shy, ferret racing,  Morris dancing, old fashioned funfair rides, cream teas, home-made cakes, tombola, a band stand and lots more. There will also be a dedicated kids’ zone with kids’ food stalls, rides, a petting zoo and a special reading area from our favourite children’s book publishers Puffin.

There's going to be a massive farmers’ market (with stalls from Borough Market), as well as live music from a host of artists including,

• The James Taylor Quartet
• Imelda May
• The Fairey Band
• The Ukulele Orchestra
• The Boy Least Likely To ...and many more,

The day will also inclde an Acoustic Bandstand, an al fresco ballroom, a picnic area, a knitting tent, arts and crafts, massages and a feel good area if it all gets a bit much. There’ll also be lots of smoothies to taste.

If you can't get to the London fete - the nice people at innocent have even done the legwork for you - and found a list of fetes across the country! And if you're organising a fete, you can post details up here and let people know about it. Spread the word.

So check the map to find a fete. The fete finder also shows the various innocent fete events, just in case you fancy popping along.

The innocent village fete is a non profit making event that supports Samaritans, Friends of the Earth, Wellchild and the innocent foundation.

For more information about the innocent village fete, visit www.innocentvillagefete.com