Come and join me…

…at the village fête in Kirk Smeaton.  Everything is happening at The Shoulder of Mutton (WF8 3JY) which is located on Main Street in the centre of the village…

On Sunday September 5th I will be at the Smeaton Villages Fête from 10.00am until 4.00pm.

There will be all kinds of events going on during the course of the day - see below for details.

11.45 Children's Golf Challenge to be followed by a second round for adults

12.00 The Smeaton Bake-Off Challenge, which is to produce 6 identical and scrumptious cupcakes, will be judged. Just in case you were wondering, I've already got my eyes on those cakes!

12.30 Welly Wanging - and I haven't the least idea what that is, but with a name like that, it has to be something peculiar to the wonderful county of Yorkshire! There will be two rounds, the first for the kids and the second for adults.

13.00 This is the official 'opening' of the incredible sculpture, 'The Tree' that has been created especially for the village.

13.15 Two rounds of an inter-village Tug of War contest. Again the youngsters are first and the adults later. It'll be interesting to see who wins!

In addition there will be various stalls for you to browse along with all the usual games and raffles. Refreshments will also be available in the shape of bacon sandwiches, burgers, cakes and scones along with hot and cold drinks. If you're looking for something a little stronger or thirst quenching after all those activities, the pub will be open.

I will also be there. So, if any of the above events are just too energetic for you, drop by my stall and say hello. We can chat about books, reading, writing, France or just the weather, if you prefer. 

It would be really great to see you there if you can make it...