An exciting afternoon at Aune Valley

Today was the first fete of the season – at Aune Valley near Loddiswell.  But this was to be no ordinary fete, oh no.   Aune Valley is a local farm shop, so the emphasis was on local produce – beautifully displayed in a marquee festooned with bunting and balloons ……

We arrived early, so I was able to take these photos – just half an hour later and the marquee was packed.  I am very fond of  our local fruit juices – and rather like fruit scones too!

I love a savoury cream tea – soured cream and chilli jam from the South Devon Chilli Farm, whilst Rosie was very taken with the idea of presenting cup cakes in icecream wafer cones ..

 But the most exciting part of the day was yet to come ….. 

 Here to judge the children’s cake competition – and open the new Farm Shop cafe was the very famous …..

 …. star of the Great British Bake Off – MARY BERRY!!!  Her space was reserved …. 

So while we awaited her arrival we sat on a sunny slope overlooking the valley and nibbled on some handmade fudge 

And then Mary arrived.  She was so pleasant and friendly, stopping to talk to lots of people and sign copies of her books too.  

 Looking just as lovely as she does on TV.  Altogether  a very exciting afternoon!