1931 Fete at Stocken Farm

The following report was published in the early 1930's :-

Glamorous Scene for a Fete. Maypole Dancing at Lacey Green. (this report is archived in Lacey Green Village Hall ).

Loosley Row and Lacey Green villages work as closely together as crossed fingers and on Saturday they combined to make a success of a fete which was held in the grounds of Stocken Farm, Lacey Green, for the express purpose of aiding the funds of the Village Hall and the Women's Institute.

The fete, which was opened by Mrs. Cassavetti, of Princes Risborough, attracted a great deal of interest and it is anticipated that out of the £77 taken during the day, over £50 profit will have been gained.

The children of Lacey Green Church of England school appeared after the opening ceremony in carnival costumes and, under the direction of the Headmaster, Mr A Alldridge (who with Mrs. Alldridge was responsible for the secretarial and financial side of the fete),they gave a display of Maypole dancing. This was particularly attractive in the beautiful hillside scenery.

A display of dancing was later given by the pupils of Miss Hilda Bailey, of High Wycombe, and in the evening the Princes Risborough Fire Brigade, under Captain Garnett East, visited the fete to give an exhibition, in which their efficiency was amply demonstrated.

The High Wycombe Excelsior Band played throughout the day. A radiogram, operated by Mr Simmons of Princes Risborough, was in attendance. In the evening there was dancing in the Village Hall.

Those in charge of stalls and side-shows were as follows :-

Needlework. Miss Janes, Mrs Cubbage, Mrs Alldridge, Mrs R Gomme

Mystery Parcel. Mrs Saunders, Miss Smith,

Basket Stall. Mrs Carter, Miss Daniel

Produce and Provision. Mrs Anderson, Miss Jarvis, Miss M Dell

Sweets and Toys. Mrs Kirby, Mrs Stevens, Miss C Stevens.

Teas. Mrs Adams, Mrs Currell, Mrs Gomme, Miss Dell, Mrs Hickman, Mrs Oakford, Mrs B Dormer, Mrs Chilton

White Elephant. Miss K Brown.

Bran Tub. Mrs Baker, Miss G Hickman.

Coconut Shies. A. Baker, and Miss B Dell

Dog Racing. Mr Lewis, Mr A Adams, Mr W Saunders

Bowling for Pig. Mr F Adams and Mr H Williams

Bagatelle. Mr Poland

Spinning Jenny. Mr S Goodchild and Mr B Dell.

Chinese Laundry. Mr Millward

Darts. Mr F Baker.

Housey-housey. Mr S Bates

Balloon Bursting. Mr A Alldridge and Mr H Floyd.