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with kind permission of the Harwich and Dovercourt Standard. Mistley Garden Fete Mrs Elsie Perkins provided
the tom bola. Mrs Eileen Perry baked the cakes and fancies. Floor arrangement
was by Mrs Judith Possttlethwaite.
Tents were erected by the 17th Dovercourt Scout troop. The homemade wine contest overran. Third prize went to Mr Jeffrey Jeffers with his dandelion and burdock special, second went to Mrs Patricia Cootlidge with her salmon savoury (sparkly) and first prize went to Mr Jim Roberts with his home made special brew lager. Mr Rocky Hawkins was accompanied by a film crew directed by Mr Randy Henry. Mr Henry is making a documentary about Mr Hawkins and his colleagues who work as bouncers at Candy's, a club in Southend. The raffle (a set of garden digging utensils) was won by Miss Janine Shipman. Second prize (a set of kitchen knives) was won by Mr David Cooper. Third prize (a chemistry set - slightly used) was won Mr James Meen. Entertainment was provided by Mr Kenneth Horne, performing a selection of Bob Dylan songs. The fete raised a total of £102.58. The organiser, Mrs Rita Harlington, of The Avenue, Parkeston, thanked all who supported the fete. "I should like to thank all those involved." she said. |
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The S&M stand (sandwich and muffins) was
organised by Mr Bigger.