THIS year's Salwarp fete in the village near Droitwich is adopting a "royal" theme, carrying on The Queen's 90th birthday celebrations right down to her love of horses with a fairground merry-go-round giving younger children the opportunity to ride.

Visitors can contribute by wearing something red, white and blue and older children and adults can try their seat on a bucking bronco, making its maiden appearance, with prizes for the adult and child who stay on the longest.

Other new attractions at the fete, which has become a highlight of the summer in Droitwich and the surrounding areas, are a cactus lasso, a family quiz and a performance by Wychavon’s “W” Factor” finalists.

To be held on Saturday, August 20 from 2.30pm – 5pm, the fete is again at Churchfields Farm, Copcut Lane, home of the luxury Churchfields ice-cream.

In addition to all the stalls and games on the field where West Mercia Police Brass Band and Worcester Ukelele Band will be providing a musical backdrop, the fete spreads into the church where St Richard’s Hospice Choir will be singing amid displays of flowers, the handiwork of Saltway Quilters and an exhibition of local history. The village hall, too, plays host to Salwarpe WI, which will provide home made teas and on the car park will be numerous classic cars and other interesting vehicles. There will also be sports day races and games for children and a huge bric-a-brac marquee with bargains galore

Salwarp's own Queen B, Barbara Meddings, who is also 90, will be mingling with the crowds to ensure everyone has a good time.