June 13 was a glorious summer’s day, with bright blue skies and warm sunshine, and Rowledge Village Hall was readied for a traditional tea afternoon with an expected 65 invited guests. Freshly ironed white tablecloths were laid with fine bone china, cheerful summer themed napkins, bowls of clotted cream and strawberry jam, ready to accompany the home-made scones that were served on china platters, decorated with fresh mint leaves. Arrangements of fragrant summer flowers were the final touches to every table. A dedicated team of helpers set up the hall, laying tables and making everything look so cheerful, all adding to the fresh, summery theme of the day.
