18th August 2015AXMINSTER: Axe amble and fete
Weycroft Bridge Bed and Breakfast, on the outskirts of Axminster, will be the scene of The Axe Amble and Fete.
The event, a fundraiser for the ongoing Minster Church Makeover and Restoration Project, will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 11.30am-4.30pm.
The main event of the event is a sponsored five-mile walk, starting and finishing at Weycroft Bed and Breakfast.
Registration for the amble is from 11.45am, with departure at 12noon.
Minster Makeover co-ordinator Jennifer Royle praised bed and breakfast owners Allan Howlings and Margaret Marciniak for use of the grounds, and said: “There will be a fun dog show, a tastiest bake competition, a decorate-a-jar competition, jewellery making, some demonstrations of flower arranging and Tai Chi and much more.
“Everything opens from 11.30am onwards, and programmes with full details and times are on sale at £1 (£1.50 on the day) at Archway Book Shop and Axminster Tourist Information Centre.”
Anyone willing to lend organisers any gazebos or shelters are asked to call Jennifer on 01297 32927.
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