Feckenham Wake at The Square

This year for the 789^th
time the village welcomes everybody to enjoy Feckenham Wake (as it’s been called since before anyone can
remember) on Saturday 20^th June. This “fete on steroids” features
lots of attractions guaranteed to appeal to all ages and tastes – there’ll be
games and things to bounce on for the youngster, a trial of strength for the
dads (and mums) and a Fun Dog Show for Fido. There’ll be an enormous Classic
Car Show with over 100 shiny motors on display.

Also featuring will be Professor
Chandlers’s Punch and Judy Show, The Arrow Valley Brass Band, All Round Voices
Choir, Massed Morris Dancers and Feckenham Country Dancers. Circus performer
Thomas Trilby will prove that it is possible to juggle on stilts whilst riding
a unicycle. To round off the entertainment there’ll be a late afternoon
performance from a brand-new band – they’re going places and you can see them
here first! If the weather permits the performance will be backed by the
spectacle of a mass launch of hot air balloons.

This year for the first time
there’ll be a craft village with local creators on hand to give demonstrations
– and for the youngsters there’ll be a fancy-dress craft competition.

The inner man (or woman) will not
be forgotten – a splendid pig roast awaits – as well as artisan pizzas, home-made
samosas, burgers and street food. There’ll be a real ale bar and a prosecco bar
– and, for the sweeter tooth there’ll be ices, candy floss, toffee apples and a
splendid array of traditional sweets.

It
all starts at 12.30 pm on The Square at Feckenham. Entrance is free – though
there is a small charge for parking. Feckenham is just south of Redditch on the
B4090. Satnav users should enter the postcode B96 6QH