With every seat in the marquee taken, guests enjoyed a mouth-watering hog roast lunch while soaking up a packed programme of entertainment. The afternoon kicked off with a lively set from DJ Chris, followed by the incomparable Vince Hughes, whose Magic Jukebox Show had the crowd singing and dancing well into the afternoon.
A key moment of the day was the presentation of trophies and cash prizes to the proud winners of this year’s fishing and garden competitions — a celebration of both skill and community spirit.
The overriding feeling throughout the day was one of friendship, laughter, and togetherness — the very qualities Willowgrove is known for.
Our ever-popular raffle raised over £500 for St John’s Hospice, pushing our annual charity fundraising total past an incredible £6,000.
A huge and heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and helped make this year’s Garden Party a truly unforgettable celebration.
Fishing Competition
1st Place – Dave Radcliffe
2nd Place – Jimmy Gray
3rd Place – Mike Rathbone
Best Garden 2025
1st Place – Tony & Sue Ivill – 467 Sparrowhawk Drive
2nd Place – Jean Thomas – 14 Lakeside
3rd Place – Alan & Nannette Gould – 102 Flamingo Way
Best Garden Pot Displays 2025
1st Place – Brian & Lynne Kirk – 121 Flamingo Way
2nd Place – Glyn & Lana Tucker – 34 Nightingale Heights
3rd Place – Kathleen Smith – 25 Lakeside
Karen’s “Its a knockout Winner” – Lana Tucker
