Villagers united in memory of Jo

People in Wye joined thousands of others in getting to know their neighbours as part of the Great Get Together.

The new initiative, which ran over the weekend, was in memory of Jo Cox, the Labour MP who was murdered last year.

More than 100,000 communities nationwide took part in events aimed at bringing people closer together through neighbourhood celebrations.

The Rev Ravi Holy organised the Great Get Together in Wye, joining forces with Lady Joanna Thornhill Primary School and others in the community to host the event.

He said: “It’s a positive, constructive and helpful initiative and I feel that it’s so relevant.

“The country has been hugely divided by Brexit and the general election, people are critical of the other sides.

“As a parish priest, I believe in keeping everyone together.”

The celebration, which was attended by more than 100 people, included a fete full of activities for families, plus a combined pupils choir from Lady Joanna Thornhill and Grove School.

FM4813564 Nine-year-old Holly was kept busy selling strawberries

FM4813561 Catching ducks at the Lady Joanna Thornhill Primary School fete

FM4813568 Rose Moir, five, takes a leisurely donkey ride

Pictures: Paul Amos FM4813573/FM4813576/ FM4813565 Schoolchildren from Lady Joanna Thornhill and Grove School performed for visitors

FM4813566 Camellia Kasper, three, and Florence Whibley, four, have come along for the rides

FM4813570 Charlie Jones taking part in the penalty shoot-out