Thaxted echoed to the sound of English Anthems as The Chairman of Debden Branch Royal British Legion, Colonel (Retd) Roger

Burgess OBE, hosted a St George's Fundraising Garden Party at his home.

Some 67 guests enjoyed listening to the Army Wives Choir from Carver Barracks signing Vera Lynn songs and other traditional British music such as Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.

The Corps of Drums from Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force also entertained the guests who were treated to a buffet lunch of St George Pie and Dragon Trifle.

The event, which proved extremely popular, raised some £500.00 for the British Legion in Essex.

Asked to comment, the host explained that, having held a successful Burns Night supper earlier in the year, he thought it was about time to celebrate the English Patron Saint, St George!