The event culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services around the town, from table tennis on the Buttercross to coffee mornings.
Throughout the week, there were 36 free-to-attend events for all ages while the Big Bash itself at the Manor Field boasted the likes of a Golden Age Fair and tea dance family disco.
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
Meanwhile, 14-year-old Bethany McFarling, who opened the Big Bash with mayor of Whittlesey Cllr David Mason, as she was named Fenland Youth Radio’s VIP of the day.
Robert Windle, chairman of the Whittlesey Sports Association and event organiser, said: “Outside, it was music by young and up and coming talent and the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band.
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
“There was plenty of sporting activities to have a go at with 225 youngsters having a go a fishing and other sports also inundated.”
Rob added: “Cambs Fire had plenty climbing all over their fire engine and millions of pounds worth of classic vehicles lined up on the field and admired by all.
Rob thanked major sponsors EPD Insulation Group, Allison Homes, Freedom Leisure and Fenland District Council for their support leading up to and on the day.
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.]( "Cambs Times: It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town.")
It was smiles all round at this year's Whittlesey Big Bash event, which culminated eight days of activities, entertainment and services in and around the town. (Image: Robert Windle & Rui Chamberlain/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: A primary schools girls football festival at Park Lane Primary & Nursery School, Whittlesey in the run-up to the Big Bash.]( "Cambs Times: A primary schools girls football festival at Park Lane Primary & Nursery School, Whittlesey in the run-up to the Big Bash.")
A primary schools girls football festival at Park Lane Primary & Nursery School, Whittlesey in the run-up to the Big Bash. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: Bethany McFarling, 14, who won a competition organised by Fenland Youth Radio to be VIP of the day.]( "Cambs Times: Bethany McFarling, 14, who won a competition organised by Fenland Youth Radio to be VIP of the day.")
Bethany McFarling, 14, who won a competition organised by Fenland Youth Radio to be VIP of the day. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: EngAge session for over 50s at the Whittlesey Community Hub in the run-up to the Big Bash 2022.]( "Cambs Times: EngAge session for over 50s at the Whittlesey Community Hub in the run-up to the Big Bash 2022.")
EngAge session for over 50s at the Whittlesey Community Hub in the run-up to the Big Bash 2022. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: The Little Angels Playgroup at the Whittlesey Christian Church ahead of the Big Bash 2022.]( "Cambs Times: The Little Angels Playgroup at the Whittlesey Christian Church ahead of the Big Bash 2022.")
The Little Angels Playgroup at the Whittlesey Christian Church ahead of the Big Bash 2022. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: Runners turn up at the Manor Field, Whittlesey during Big Bash Week.]( "Cambs Times: Runners turn up at the Manor Field, Whittlesey during Big Bash Week.")
Runners turn up at the Manor Field, Whittlesey during Big Bash Week. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: Medals were handed out at the primary schools girls football festival during Big Bash week.]( "Cambs Times: Medals were handed out at the primary schools girls football festival during Big Bash week.")
Medals were handed out at the primary schools girls football festival during Big Bash week. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022.]( "Cambs Times: Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022.")
Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022.]( "Cambs Times: Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022.")
Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022.]( "Cambs Times: Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022.")
Music on the Buttercross was held in the run-up to the Whittlesey Big Bash 2022. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
![Cambs Times: Peter Hau leads a community table tennis session at the Whittlesey Christian Church during Big Bash Week.]( "Cambs Times: Peter Hau leads a community table tennis session at the Whittlesey Christian Church during Big Bash Week.")
Peter Hau leads a community table tennis session at the Whittlesey Christian Church during Big Bash Week. (Image: Robert Windle/RWT Photography)
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