After a three-year absence, villagers flocked to Congresbury Fete and Flower Show in the church paddock, where local groups and activities had set up a variety of stalls, with home cooked food, a barbecue, and games.

Some followed the theme of 100 years of the B.B.C. with Bill & Ben the Flowerpot Men and a realistic Andy Pandy wandering around the field.

The summer Flower Show, organised by Congresbury Gardening Club, attracted gardeners from around the area, who filled the marquee with a feast of colour and perfume. Roses and sweet peas were outstanding, and the excellent fruit and vegetable exhibits showed how the erratic weather had been expertly managed.

Handicraft entries were imaginative and unusual, from the needlework hippo to the eagle made from Ram's horn. As in previous years, villagers excelled with their cooking skills, photography and art, with all the children's classes well supported.

Outstanding was Chloe Chetland, who took home three trophies for best exhibits in baking, art and handicraft.

Veteran Jenny Edwards beat the men with her superb roses, gaining three trophies, and was the Congresbury resident with the most points in the rose classes.

Bill Maggs retained his reputation as an outstanding Sweet Pea grower, winning two cups, with other cups being awarded to local ladies, Sue Dury (Flower arranging), Angela Osmand (Pot Plants) and Jane Hares (fruit and vegetables).

It was definitely Ladies Day, as Natalie Nunn produced the best art exhibit, Lisa Scott took the winning photograph, and Julie Gosling gained the most points in the domestic classes.