JUBILEE SLIDESHOW Hot competition among cake bakers and hat makers at Rhodes garden party

JUBILEE SLIDESHOW Hot competition among cake bakers and hat makers at Rhodes garden party MORE than 1,500 people enjoyed a royal knees-up at the Rhodes 'Whatever the Weather' Diamond Jubilee street party in Bishop's Stortford. There were some wild and wacky designs on display in the children's Jubilee hat competition. Other attractions at the South Road arts centre included children's entertainer Mr Muddle, face painting and traditional sports day races, including sack and egg-and-spoon events. Meanwhile, Water Lane restaurant the Lemon Tree manned the barbecue and there were also cupcakes, a popcorn stand, a Pimms tent and licensed bar. Rhodes operations director Paula Holland said: "It was absolutely fantastic and we were totally overwhelmed by the support. A competition in the style of TV's Great British Bake-Off attracted about 25 scrumptious entries, which were judged on taste and appearance by the doyennes of baking, the Bishop's Stortford Women's Institute. Indoor and outdoor stages saw performances by local dance, drama and music groups including Graham School of Dance, Herts and Soul Community Choir, Phoenix Theatre School, Bedazzle, Bishop's Stortford Musical Theatre Company and Isamar Martins Zumba Fitness. More than 500 people took part in the treasure hunt in the museum. "It was lovely to see the residents of Bishop's Stortford making the most of their premier community venue and to welcome lots of new individuals who have never been to Rhodes before. JUBILEE SLIDESHOW Hot competition among cake bakers and hat makers at Rhodes garden party Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 07/06/2012