MAKING A SUPERHERO SCARECROW.

Included in this year’s Show is a competition to make a scarecrow.

You’ll find details about it on page19 of the Brochure. It is Section M, Class 85.

You can enter one on your own or, if you like, get together with family, a group of friends or business colleagues.

Choose the character for your scarecrow on a theme of SUPERHERO.

Here are some suggestions to help you get started.

If you’re making a humanoid type figure (but it doesn’t have to be) you will need two long sticks or bamboo canes, cut to size and fastened in a T-shape, plenty of strong tape, string or garden twine and stuffing for the body and head. For this you could use straw, old cut up fabric, crumpled up paper or soft plastic from your recycling collection.

Choose or make the clothes for dressing your Superhero. The stuffing needs to be pushed inside them, maybe tying up the cuffs and ankles to stop it falling out. Tights or trousers can be hung from the cross stick using string or tape.

Use a cloth or paper bag for the head and face, stuffed and fastened to the top of the upright stick. Then add any accessories that are needed for the character like a cape, hat or mask.

Decide on a way to fasten your scarecrow to the pole when on display at the marquee.

Entering the Competition

The Entry Form from the middle of the Brochure needs to be completed with your details..

Put the form with the £1 entry fee in an envelope and post it through the door of 56 The Common, Evington before 8pm on Wednesday 6^th August.

On Saturday 9^th August bring along your scarecrow to the marquee on the Village Green and sign in at the registration table between 8.30 and 9.45 am.

Then you can put your creation up where it will be on display outside the marquee for the judges in the morning and then visitors to see during the afternoon.

Stalls can be booked now. Please note there has been a small price increase. Outside stalls now cost £30 and inside stalls £40. If you have not had a stall and would like to discuss it please contact Ian Palmer 07968 692 825 or ianpalmer1@talktalk.net. You can find a booking form on this website.

The website will gradually be revised over the next 3 months as information becomes available

John Pelmore 11th Feb 2025 jmpelmore@yahoo.co.uk

The Annual General Meeting will be held at St Denys Parish Centre, Church Rd Evington Village

All are welcome. There will be an annual report and accounts for this year and plans will be discussed for next years event. There will be the opportunity to meet the current committee and help with next years event. A number of roles are available from joining the committee or being a steward on the day. You will be able to ask questions and make suggestions. The meeting will be chaired by Chris Hossack. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided. The postcode is LE5 6FA If coming by car you can park in church car park.

Queries to John Pelmore jmpelmore@yahoo.co.uk 0775 970 6286

Presentation List for Show Prizes 2024 (No contact)

Section A: Children and young people:

Children aged 8 and under

A bubble machine, a certificate and a medal for the child aged 5 or under with the most points in Section A

Joint Winners:  Jarvis Brown and Arthur Wiles

Children aged 9 to 12  years

A princess hairstyle, a certificate and the Co-op Cup for the child aged 9-12, with the most points in Section A.

Winner: Flo Hudson:

Young People  aged 13-17 years

A bag, a certificate and the Co-op Cup for the Young Person  aged 13-17, with the most points in Section A.

Winner:    Sophie Large

Section Winners

(All section winners receive a certificate for the most points gained in that section)

Section B: Floral Art – A bottle of Malbec donated by The Dove

Winner:  Janette Pearson

Section C: Cut Flowers – a trio of burgundy vases

Winner:   Teresa Angrave

The Gillian Farrow Memorial Cup is presented to the entrant with the most points in Section D: Pot Plants – a bottle of wine

Joint Winners: Jiu Lui and Katie Siddons

The Fruit Grower’s Cup is presented to the entrant with the most points in Section E: Fruit – a voucher donated by Bennett’s Hardware (Evington) Ltd

Winner:   Jackie Newman

The Co-op Horticultural Cup is presented to the entrant with the most point in Section F: Vegetables – a voucher donated by Bennett’s Hardware (Evington) Ltd

Winner:  Andy Baker

Councillor O’Brien’s Cup is presented to the entrant with the most points in Section G: Bakery – a meal voucher for Little Palace Take Away

Winner:  Freda Neill

Councillor Johnson’s Cup is presented to the entrant with the most points in Section H: Preserves/Wine – a pair of William Morris mugs

Winner:  Isobel Berndt

Councillor Bajaj’s Cup is presented to the entrant with the most points in Section J: Art – art vouchers 

Winner:  Neil McLaren

The Morton Photography Cup is awarded to the entrant with the most points in Section K: Photography – a voucher donated by Bennett’s Hardware (Evington) Ltd

Winner:  Victoria Laxton

The Wallet’s Handicrafts Cup is awarded to the entrant with the most points in Section L: Handicrafts –Oude Kaap Shiraz bottle of wine donated by Evington’s Wine Merchant

 Winner: Margaret Russell

The Barbara Raven Floral Cup is awarded for the entrant with the most combined points in Floral Art and Cut Flowers (Sections B and C) and a hot drink collection and a mug

Winner:  Janette Pearson and Jane Everson

Best in Show: From the exhibits thateach Judge decided was the best in their section, they then chose which entry should be adjudged the ‘best in show’. The winner, from Section K, receives the Best in Show tray and an art voucher

Winner:  Victoria Laxton (photography)

For the Best in Section prizes, please collect yours from the prizes donated by anonymous donors and The Village Fish Bar

The winners for each section as the Judges’ choices were:

Section A: Flo Hudson

Section B: Jane Everson

Section C:  Jie Lui

Section D:  Jie Lui

Section E:  Andy Baker

Section F:           Andy Baker

Section G:           Anna Browszkiewicz

Section H:  Jackie Newman

Section J:          Jackie Hopkins

Section L: Judith Pollock

The Sheila White Memorial Trophy

This trophy, a certificate and a voucher donated by Bennett’s Hardware (Evington) Ltd goes to the adult who gained the most points across all adult sections:

Winner:  Andy Baker

This year’s sponsors:

Bennett’s (Evington) Ltd (Evington)

The Barber Shop, Evington

The Cedars, Evington

Coles and sons (nurseries)

The Dove, Evington

Evington’s of Evington Road

Evington Village Store

George’s

Ginns and Gutteridge

Go Kids Go

Leicester Aero Club

Little Palace take-away

Max Super Saver

Nazar BBQ House

Profile health and Beauty

Purple Bow cakes

Stoughton Grange Farm Park

Stretton Karting

The Village Fish Bar, Evington

FETE ATTRACTIONS 2024

WHERE & WHEN

ARENA AREA

1:00 – 1:30             Silver Swans Dancers

1:35 – 2:10             Fleckney Silver Band

2:15 – 2:35             Bakanalia Border Morris Dancers

2:40 – 3:15             Fleckney Silver Band

3:20 – 3:40             Bakanalia Border Morris Dancers

3:45 – 4:30             StringBeats Indian Classical

VILLAGE GREEN

12:00 – 5:00           Kinder Falconry Display

12:30 – 12:40         Official Opening by Evington Councillors

12:30 – 1:00           Punch & Judy

1:00* – 5:00           Show Marquee

          (* open to the public once the judging is completed)

1:30 – 2:00             Magic Show

4:40 – 5:00             Presentation of Prizes & Raffle Draw

VILLAGE HALL

12:00 – 5:00           Light Lunches and Refreshments

ST DENYS CHURCH & PARISH CENTRE

12:00 – 5:00           Afternoon Teas in the Parish Centre

Calligraphy & Family History displays

1:00 – 1:45 &          Dave Letts – Guitar

2:15 – 3:00            

EVINGTON CHAPEL

12:00 – 5:00           History of Evington Chapel and Village

• displayed in photographs

All times are approximate and subject to change

Evington Village Fete and Show 2024

Our supporters without whom we could not do it without you. Thank you all.

Artefact Gifts and Cards. 9.  Allandale Road.

Barber Shop. 15. Main Street. Evington Village.

Bennett’s Hardware and Garden Store. 30. Main Street. Evington Village.

Cedars. Pub and Restaurant. Main Street, Evington Village.

Coles Plant Centre. 624 Uppingham Road.

Dove at Evington, Pub and Eatery, Downing Drive. 

Eden Café Bar. 11. Main Street. Evington Village.

Evington Launderers & Dry Cleaners. 7 Main Street. Evington Village.

Evington Village Store. Main Street. Evington Village.

Evington’s Wine Merchants. 120 Evington Road.

George’s Hairdressing. Allandale Road.

Ginns & Gutteridge. Funeral Directors. 13 Main Street.

Glenton & Son Ltd. Pharmacy. 49. Welland Vale Road.

J & A Pharmacy and Post Office. 19 / 21. Main Street. Evington Village.

Little Palace Chinese Take Away. 34. Main Street. Evington Village.

Leicester City Council Community Ward Funding.

Leicestershire Aero Club. Gartree Road.

Mac Supersaver Premier Shop. 23/25 Main Street. Evington Village.

Nazar Turkish Cuisine. 42 Main Street. Evington Village.

Profile Health & Beauty. 8. Main Street. Evington Village.

Purple Bow Cakes. 6a Main Street. Evington Village.

Stoughton Grange Farm Park. 2. Gartree Road. 

Stretton Karting Circuit. Gartree Road.

Stoughton Grange Farm Park. 2. Gartree Road. 

Tesco. Downing Drive   

Usher & Allen. Hairdressers. 36. Main Street. Evington Village.

Village Fish Bar. 28 Main Street. Evington Village.

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The printed brochure is now available from Evington Library and many local shops.

It will appear on this website soon.

As usual the classes for the competitions cover a wide range of gardening, bakery and craft skills.

The 2024 Brochure will go to print at the beginning of April and soon after that can be picked up from the Library and shops in and around Evington. In it you’ll see all the details you’ll need about how to enter and descriptions of all the classes in each section, how the judging is done and the awards and prizes you’ll be able to win.

You’ll also be able to see the other events which will be taking place on the Village Green during the afternoon.

The committee is now working on the arrangements for this years fete and show.

Stall bookings are now being taken. Please note there has been a slight increase in price.

Outside stalls:£30 Inside stalls £35

For bookings and enquiries please contact Ian Palmer

07968 692825

ianpalmer1@talktalk.net

Ian Palmer, 24 MainStreet, Thurnby, LEICESTER LE7 9PN