After much anticipation and organisation the big day for the Diamond Jubilee Festival at Battersea Park arrived. So did the rain! But true to the Great British character we all Kept Calm and Carried On.
Here is our stall resplendent in all its patterny glory
We were placed in a great position in the Vintage Village area. There were tents here ranging from pop up shops selling vintage clothes and accessories and a fabulous marquee where The Powder Puff Girls were working hard on beauty makeovers in glamourous styles from the 1950's.
We were kept entertained throughout the day by a variety of amazing musical artists, like these lovely ladies singing songs from the 1940's and 50's
On the other side of the arena where we were pitched was the music stage. Performing here the bands and groups kept up a steady flow of tunes which ranged from the Acid Brass Band (who knew this was out there?) to the Noisettes and The Selecter - fabulous entertainment, we even managed to have a dance at the end of the day.
Keeping up the vintage theme there were traditional fairground attractions and steam fair, and of course it was a prime location to stand along the River Thames to watch the Queen and the stunning flotilla of boats as they sailed down stream.
Despite the awful weather it was wonderful to see so many people join together to celebrate this once in a lifetime event. Everyone embraced the day and the variety of red, white and blue outfits and hats was incredible, we particularly loved the men wearing the Union Jack suits.
For us, it was a truly memorable day.
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