Pictured above: Iggle Piggle and Upsie Daisy at the Xcel
Leisure Centre
Wet weather failed to dampen the mood as hundreds of people
attended a fun-filled summer fete in the city.
Coventry Sports Foundation recently hosted its popular annual
Summer Fete at the Xcel Leisure Centre in Canley and more than 300
adults and children turned up for the family event despite the
venue suffering rain showers for most of the day.
Organised by Coventry Sports Foundation, in partnership with the
Rotary Club of Coventry Jubilee, the fete raised over £1,000
for Help for Heroes and the children's cancer ward at the
University Hospital, in Coventry.
Mark Cooke, events and hospitality manager for Coventry Sports
Foundation, said: "We were delighted that, despite the poor
weather, hundreds of people still made the effort to attend the
event.
"Our visitors really entered into the spirit of it and
thoroughly enjoyed themselves, even if the sun did fail to show its
face!
"We also raised a substantial amount of money for some very
worthy causes, which is the most important thing."
Among those in attendance were children's television stars
Fireman Sam, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy and Kung Fu Panda who dropped
in a gave a demonstration of some of his Kung Fu kicks. Visitors
were also treated to a wide range of activities on the day
including craft shows, bouncy castles and games.
Face painting, refreshments, dance shows and a raffle were also
held on the day with prizes, including iPod Shuffles, Lifestyles
Health and Fitness membership for two, a signed CCFC football and a
family carvery meal for four.