Little Thetford Village Feast is a success with £1,700 raised for defibrillator fund

Ben Jolley

Published: 10:49 AM July 13, 2017

Updated: 11:33 AM November 1, 2020

Two young helpers at Little Thetford Feast add splashes of colour and help to raise money for the defibrilator. - Credit: Archant

Hundreds of people helped raise £1,700 at Little Thetford Village Feast on Saturday to buy a defibrillator for the community.

Ely Hero Bert Russell and Lucy Frazer MP opened Little Thetford Village Feast on Saturday. - Credit: Archant

Ely Hero Award-winner Bert Russell and Lucy Frazer MP cut the ribbon to officially open the annual feast.

Rachel Watts, one of the organisers, said: “Many people came to enjoy the various different stalls and attractions on offer and much fun was had by all.

Hang Tough Challenge at Little Thetford Feast. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. - Credit: Archant

“The Feast had a very specific item to fundraise for this year - a defibrillator for the village. A massive £1,700 was raised which will enable the Feast Committee to proceed and purchase the life-saving piece of equipment.

“The Feast Committee passed their thanks to all those who supported the Feast in any way including many local businesses who donated a lovely range of raffle prizes.”

Hang Tough Challenge at Little Thetford Feast. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. - Credit: Archant

Lucy Frazer MP said: “It was an honour to open the Feast with local hero Bert Russell who recently does so much for the local community. And well done to the winners of the various competitions.”