Sawtry: Hundreds gather at The Greystones for fun day

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Hundreds of families gathered for a village celebration, in collaboration with All Saints' Church.

The event, which took place at The Greystones, in Sawtry, saw the entire garden filled with people from all over the village.

The day began at 11am as Reverend Becky Dyball led an alfresco service for everyone in attendance to enjoy.

Visitors pulled up chairs, laid blankets, and came together to form a community.

It raised £700 for All Saints’ Church The event raised £700 for All Saints’ Church (Image: Supplied) Following this, the day continued with stalls and themed games, including one called ‘Pin the Dog Collar on the Vicar’.

In total, this raised more than £700 for All Saints' Church.

A spokesperson for The Greystones said: "Sawtry came alive on Sunday 27th July as we hosted our busiest-ever Open Air Service and Family Fun Day, in joyful collaboration with All Saints’ Church.

"The sun shone, the garden filled, and our village spirit was on full display from the very first hymn to the last slice of cake.

Hundreds attended Sawtry’s Open Air Service & Family Fun Day Hundreds attended Sawtry’s Open Air Service & Family Fun Day (Image: Supplied) "The day then unfolded into an afternoon packed with joy and laughter.

"From crafts and stalls to themed games like the hilarious ‘Pin the Dog Collar on the Vicar’, hundreds of families came through the gates to enjoy a proper village celebration.

"We’re proud to share that together we raised over £700 for All Saints’ Church, ensuring that this vital space at the heart of Sawtry continues to thrive."

The Greystones is set to host a fundraising day for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust on August 24, and Sawtry's Annual Music Festival on August 16.

The music festival will see five live bands playing throughout the day.

It is free for everyone to attend.

The spokesperson continued: "To all who joined us, whether you came for the prayers, the pints, the music or the memories, thank you for being part of it.

"Because here in Sawtry, we’re not just a village.

"We’re a community."

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