Sedgeford villagers turn out for fun in sun at fete

Sedgeford’s Primary School and village hall committee combined to put on a summer fete and dog show on the recreation ground on Saturday.

There was a fun dog show, a steam tractor ride, classic cars, a car boot sale and a display of artefacts, more than a thousand years old, from the nearby Anglo Saxon dig in the village.

All that was on top of some of the attractions of a traditional village fete such as a coconut shy and races, including obstacle and egg and spoon races, for children and adults.

Mike Plumb, from Heacham, provided trailer rides with his half-scale steam tractor, based on a Savages of King’s Lynn tractor, which had taken him five years to build. “It’s it’s first public appearance,” he said.

Sedgeford’s Historical and Archaeological Research project, one of the most important digs in the country, provided visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Among the items on display were the remnants of bone combs, a bone flute, glass beads and parts of weaving looms.

The site’s open day this year is next Sunday, July 29, when visitors can see much more of the progress made in uncovering the past.

Profits from the fete will be split between the village hall and the school.

School secretary Jackie Cook said: “It will provide little extras for our children which the school budget doesn’t cover.”

Pam Goddard, chairperson of the village hall committee, said their share would go towards the building of an extension to the village hall.

“We’ve just started and we’ve got planning permission,” she added.