South Farm wedding venue raises thousands for Ukraine

The South Farm Summer Fiesta took place on Sunday, June 4, with over 270 visitors gathering for an afternoon of live music and entertainment, and refreshments created by South Farm's chefs.

Stiltwalker Katie at the South Farm Summer Fiesta (Image: Photography by Bea)

Musicians performed across two garden stage areas, including Nostalgia Steel Band, a choral performance of popular music from Phoenix Chorus, a saxophone and DJ set of dance anthems by Dom Plays Sax and DJ Mike Readings, and guitar and vocal performances from Laura's Paper Heart and Sam Lewis.

Crowds gathered to enjoy live music and entertainment (Image: Photography by Bea)

Guests were also treated to a surprise visit from ponies Honeybell and Tinkerbell from London and Cambridge Pony Parties, along with a pop quiz by South Farm House DJ Gary and magic by Matthew Le Motte. 

Stiltwalker Katie from Wild Card Events wowed guests with her stiltwalking, dressed in the colours of the Ukraine flag. 

Guests took photos in Hoofbooth's rustic horsebox photobooth, and a vintage Figaro from Mr Plum and Miss Lily Wedding Cars was on display in the courtyard.

Crowds gathered at the popular wedding venue in Shingay-cum-Wendy (Image: Photography by Bea)

Minigolf in the paddocks was organised by Drives of Yesteryear, and the South Farms team laid on garden games, golf buggy tours, and piglet and sheep feeding in the paddocks.

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Photography by Bea captured photos of the day, while the fundraising was boosted by a silent auction and raffle.

Guests were greeted by Master of Ceremonies, Chris Jennings and South Farm's event team.

Crowds gathered at the popular wedding venue in Shingay-cum-Wendy (Image: Photography by Bea)

All proceeds from the event will support the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

General manager Becky, who masterminded the event, said: "It was a wonderful day – our suppliers, staff, local businesses and guests have all been so generous in helping us to make this day a great success.

The Summer Fiesta raised money for the British Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Appeal (Image: Photography by Bea)

"We were delighted to welcome Rosie Gutteridge, patron of The British Red Cross Cambridgeshire, to join us and say a few words about the great work The British Red Cross are doing in Ukraine.

"On behalf of South Farm I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped to make our Summer Fiesta a great fundraising success for this very worthy cause."