Fun in the sun at WADCA

VILLAGERS in Winterbourne took advantage of a rare sunny Saturday to celebrate their community.

Winterbourne and District Community Association (WADCA) held its family fun day on September 28 at its base in Watleys End Road.

The human fruit machine

People were able to climb into a Coast Guard Rescue boat, dress up as a firefighter and get in a fire engine or experience the inside of a police custody van.

Animal-themed activities included the chance to two visiting goats from urban farming project Street Goat and learn about bees with South Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association.

Some original stalls and games included a ‘human fruit machine’, clockwork pig racing and a pirate-themed games den.

Pirates at the games den

Villagers entered a bake off competition, and there was entertainment from Keep Fit and Winterbourne Musical Theatre.

A memory walk in the WADCA grounds led by the Wellbeing Friends Group raised over £900 for the Alzheimer’s Society.

One of the stalls

Maggie Williams, of the organising committee, said: “The sun shone down on a hugely popular community event, full of activities, entertainment, and fun.

“The day was organised by the community groups attached to WADCA and everyone put their heart and soul, and every ounce of energy they could muster into the day.”

A date has already been set for next year’s event, on September 27.

The bake off adult showstopper winner

Top picture: Jesty the jester is taken into custody