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Village fetes

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George 'Sketch' Patrick, pictured at a fete held at the old Middleton village hall, Ashley Road 

 

 

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May Day celebrations, 1940s

 

Village Garden Fete,

Bury House c1950

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Village Garden Fete

The annual village garden fete is a long-standing tradition in Cottingham. Up until 2001, it was held in the gardens at Bury House. In 2002 it was held at Wood Hollow (the Old Rectory).