This year’s Diamond Jubilee Strawberry Fair was a great success – one of the most enjoyable we have been to in years.
The Mayor of Brentwood, Cllr Ann Coe, opened the proceedings and Phoenix FM were on hand to provide the entertainment, more than ably supported by Rocky’s Funhouse, Reiss Meister, JiveSwing Dance, Warwick Academy Cheerleaders, Zumba with Sarah Cook, Essex Dance Theatre, Southgate and Leigh and the Funky Voices Choir.
Many local community groups and small traders were present once again and the rain held off, mostly!
We got a chance to speak to a few people too:
Ann Elderton from Brentwood Orchestra for Young Musicians
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Ann-Elderton-Brentwood-Orchestra-For-Young-Musicians-Elle-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Ann Elderton – Brentwood Orchestra For Young Musicians (Elle, 02-06-2012)]
Brian Darwood from the Lighthouse Furniture Project
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Brian-Darwood-from-the-Lighthouse-Furniture-Project-Paul-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Brian Darwood from the Lighthouse Furniture Project (Paul, 02-06-2012)]
Hinali and Rosie from World Challenge
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Hinali-and-Rosie-from-World-Challenge-Elliot-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Hinali and Rosie from World Challenge (Elliot, 02-06-2012)]
Jem Trehern, Pastor of Doddinghurst Road Community Church
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Jem-Trehern-Pastor-of-Doddinghurst-Road-Community-Church-Bryan-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Jem Trehern – Pastor of Doddinghurst Road Community Church (Bryan, 02-06-2012)]
John Winn from Essex Wildlife Trust
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-John-from-Essex-Wildlife-Trust-Elliot-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with John from Essex Wildlife Trust (Elliot, 02-06-2012)]
Mark Reed, organiser of the Strawberry Fair
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Mark-Reed-Scott-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Mark Reed (Scott, 02-06-2012)]
Roland Kannor from the Brentwood Brewing Company
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Roland-Kannor-from-the-Brentwood-Brewing-Company-Paul-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Roland Kannor from the Brentwood Brewing Company (Paul, 02-06-2012)]
Sarah, a volunteer with Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Sarah-from-Hopefield-Animal-Sanctuary-Alan-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Sarah from Hopefield Animal Sanctuary (Alan, 02-06-2012)]
Southgate and Leigh
[audio:https://www.phoenixfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Phoenix-FM-interview-with-Southgate-and-Leigh-Alan-02-06-2012.mp3|titles=Phoenix FM interview with Southgate and Leigh (Alan, 02-06-2012)]
