A church fete took the roaring 1920s as a theme to parallel the return to community fun after the coronavirus lockdown.

Just like 100-years-ago when people were emerging from the Spanish flu epidemic with relief and a renewed sense of optimism, so too were the people of Thorpe St Andrew in celebratory mood.

Norwich Evening News: Carol Bundock opens the church fete with the Revd James Stewart pictured on the rightCarol Bundock opens the church fete with the Revd James Stewart pictured on the right (Image: Archant)

Thorpe St Andrew Parish Church hosted the event in its gardens on Saturday with many stalls, refreshments, games and a raffle.

The event was opened by Thorpe's own BBC Look East presenter Carol Bundock, deputy lieutenant of Norfolk, while mayor Susan Lawn and rector, the Rev James Stewart judged a fancy dress competition won by Sue Short.

Norwich Evening News: Sue Short won the fancy dress competition at the church feteSue Short won the fancy dress competition at the church fete (Image: Archant)

Mr Stewart said: "We are so fortunate that our church is at the heart of our community on River Green and that so many people came and joined us for a time of fun and joy after the trials of the pandemic."

More than £2,150 was raised for the church.

Norwich Evening News: Revd James Stewart and Phyllida Scrivens in 1920s fancy dressRevd James Stewart and Phyllida Scrivens in 1920s fancy dress (Image: Archant)