High Sheriffs Garden Party at West Woodhay House

Friday the 22nd June was yet another wet day which was not the weather for Harry Henderson’s Garden Party that evening. However, the rain stopped late into the morning so it boded well for a successful party. Some of the approach roads were flooded but were passable, but on reaching West Woodhay House the small lake was overflowing across the road. On entering the car park, one of the fields, I noted that some metal sheeting had been placed over areas which were very wet, to prevent cars bogging down. Edwina and I successfully walked to a large marquee without incident, although we noted a lady with high stiletto heels sinking somewhat.

Harry Henderson, the High Sheriff of Berkshire and his wife met us and introduced us to other quests, some of whom reflected his role, being magistrates, judges, court officials, police officers. There were also Mayors from all over Berkshire and it was a pleasure to met them and swap stories. It was a wonderful setting for a garden party with the glorious house overlooking the grounds. It was good that the rain held off so we returned to Newbury in good order.