Fun for all the family at Saturday's Desertmartin garden fete and vintage which is now in its 39th year

A large crowd is expected at the 39th Garden Fete and Vintage Rally which will take place Desertmartin Rectory this Saturday.

The Deputy Chairperson of Mid Ulster District Council, Cllr. Eva Cahoon will open the popular event at midday.

The Rally will begin with the Fancy Dress Parade. Children from both parishes and their friends are more than welcome to enter. All are invited to participate, both young and the young at heart. There will be prizes for the winners and gifts for all those who take part. If you wish to enter, please be at the Rectory gates for 12.00 noon.

There will be the usual displays, demonstrations, stalls, sideshows as well as musical entertainment and refreshments.

Some of the old tractors which make a regular appearance at Desertmartin Garden Fete and Vintage Rally. Suppliedplaceholder image
Some of the old tractors which make a regular appearance at Desertmartin Garden Fete and Vintage Rally. Supplied

This year Colette and Robert Curry and Cranny Pipe Band will provide the music.

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No doubt their attendance should add to the enjoyment of the afternoon and ensure that there will be a great atmosphere on the day.

There will also be a Line Dancing tutor to show everyone attending how it is done!

The Dog Show will feature again this year. Come along and bring your pup and see how well they obey your commands.

Dog registration 1pm Judging 2pm. Only £3.00 per dog to enter.

Categories: Best Puppy under 12 months. Most Handsome Boy. Prettiest Girl. Waggiest Tail. Best Trick. Best in Show.

Again, this year, there will be the usual raffle, with tickets sold on the day. The organisers’ plan to have a car boot sale, and are looking forward to Grange Water Open Farm and Wez’s Ice Cream Van!

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