What a fabulous event! Our Hackpen Festival was the best yet. Beer, gin and wine from Wiltshire were enjoyed by 207 people from our community and from further afield; Bristol, London, Leeds, Suffolk and South Africa to name a few.

They came in groups of friends, as families, singles and couples. They ranged from young to older, and somewhere in between. All had a wonderful time eating Chef Mihai’s barbecue, listening to the beautiful voice of Lucy Anna and later dancing to 24-7. We had so much fun we’re already starting to plan for next year.

Many thanks to people who helped make it happen, who aren’t village hall trustees:
• Tom Bance & Nick Snow for sourcing beer and setting up on Friday & Saturday
• Liz Moakes for programme design
• Chris O’Neill for all sorts, from setting up beer to serving
• Jo Smith who secured many of the raffle prizes
• Geoff Martin & Robin Smith who put the cover up over the beer
• Helen Miller & Izzy Moakes for set-up on Saturday
• The Winterbourne for the food

People who served at the bars and worked on the door:
• Terri & Dave Thompson
• Marilyn Martin
• Chris Horan
• Jo Smith
• Steve Warren
• Bridget Cooper
• Jon Kromer
• Helen Miller
• Abbie & Paul Fleming
• Candace Gaisford
• Alice Ship
• Keith Jones
Huge thanks also to those who sponsored beer & gin – very generous!
Finally, grateful thanks to our main sponsor Southby & Co Financial Planning www.southbyfp.co.uk