The Annual Fete at Drayton’s School, Bishopstrow, on Wednesday 6th July 1960, was opened by Mr J.F.C. Brown, the Headmaster of Lord Weymouth’s School, Warminster. He was introduced to the children and parents by Mrs Rosser-Rees, the Headmistress of Drayton’s School. Her Grace, the Duchess of Somerset, presented the prizes to the children who won the various competitions.
Fancy Dress Competition
(under 7 years old):
David Hall-Tipping and Paul Dunstan.
Judges: Mrs Peter Wakefield and Mrs Luce.
Fancy Dress Competition
(over 7 years old):
Juliet Anley and Susan Arter;
Jane Carpenter and Verena Maguire
(as a jockey and horse).
Judges: Mrs Peter Wakefield and Mrs Luce.
Painting and Handwriting:
Janice Alford;
Richard Main;
Virginia Greville;
Susan Everidge;
Angela Marks;
Jane Carpenter;
Sarah Underwood.
Judges: Lady Nicolson,
Mrs Bennett-Shaw and Mrs V.J. Robinson.
Cake Competition:
Vanda Sergison;
Margaret Banbury,
Jane Carpenter;
Penny Day.
Judge: Mrs White of Corsley.
Collection of Wild Flowers:
1st, Anthony Kenney Herbert;
2nd, Michael Brake;
3rd, Christina Burridge.
Judge: Mrs Hopcroft.
Essay Competition:
Susannah Read.
Cordelia Mayall.
Judge: Miss Morris, Headmistress
of Trowbridge High School for Girls.
The fete was a success and raised £145. No expenses were taken out by the organisers. A cheque for £100 was sent to The League Of Pity, and the remaining £45 was sent to The Relief Fund of the Monmouthshire Colliery Disaster (the disaster occurred the day before the fete).