THE historic All Saints Anglican Parish Church grounds in Henley Brook will come alive on Saturday, October 11, at its annual Entwined in the Valley Spring fair.

Home-made cakes and jams and quality pre-loved clothing and household items will available for purchase at the fete.

Visitors may wander through the churchyards and inspect the gravestones remembering early settlers who developed the then Swan River colony.

One of the features of the fete will be a historical presentation, featuring a living histories display of stories and pictures presented by descendants of those early pioneers.

Visitors can also inspect the historic church.

Other stalls will offer garden produce, craft items, plants, raffle, fresh lemonade and honey products, with Devonshire teas being offered through the day in The Cloisters.

Entertainment will be provided by the colourful Sudanese choir from Malaga Anglican Church and two young violinists, while free face painting will be provided for the younger visitors.

A barbecue, which established itself last year as a popular feature of the fete with hot beef rolls with gravy and sausage rolls and drinks, will this year have its own eating area, with tables, chairs and large umbrellas.

All Saints is the oldest church still in active use in WA, with its foundation stone laid 187 years ago, on October 31, 1839, and the first service held there on January 10, 1841.

Capt. James Stirling and his party off HMS Success landed on the shoreline adjacent to All Saints almost 200 years ago, on March 8, 1827, on his voyage of discovery up the Swan River.

All Saints Church is in Henry Street, Henley Brook, and the fete opens at 9am.

Free parking will be available in an adjacent paddock off Henry Street, with marshals on duty throughout the day.

For further details, call 0415 682 931.