Annual Fete 2022 is a little different
Re-established with some trepidation as to whether it would succeed in 2017, cancelled in 2020 due to COVID & bouncing back again in 2021, the Village Fete is now an established annual event. We now know that it not only succeeds each year but has become something of a village institution. Its core aim is to provide an affordable, fun family day out for the residents of West Bergholt. At the same time, it also helps raise much-needed funds and gain new members for the myriad of voluntary organisations which we are so lucky to have in this village. This year, it’s a little different though…
Welcome to the Jubilee Festival
Taking place on Saturday 4th June, the Fete aims to meet the festival needs of all ages. It will also embrace the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. With set-up activities starting as early as 7 am and clearing-up finishing by 9 pm it looks to being a long, but hopefully enjoyable, day.
A DJ will also be the Master of Ceremonies for the event, playing music when not introducing activities. The Festival will comprise a number of elements including:
Stalls & Pitches
Anyone can book a table/pitch around the Lorkin Daniell field.
- Want to attract more members for your club?
- Or perhaps raise some much-needed funds?
If you are interested then download this fillable PDF form, save it with your organisation name in the filename and return it by emailing Hall Admin. Alternatively, you can print the form and send it to either address provided on the form.
Events & Activities
- RAF Spitfire flypast!!!!
- 2km fun run for under-16’s
- football & cricket tasters for under-11’s
- New zip wire opening
… more will follow as plans progress.
Village Show
Rather than a full blown show, plans are for there to be a Royal-themed craft show in the John Lampon Hall.
Food & Drink
Food and drink stalls will run throughout the day, catering for all, with tea and cakes, BBQ, hog roast, pizza oven, picnic boxes and of course ice cream!
Music for all tastes
We expect a range of performers including a DJ and with Live Music from 4 pm featuring Loxley’s Corner and Silence the Sirens.
Why not get involved?
If you have some great ideas and you would like to join the group organising this great event, please get in touch by emailing Hall Admin. Similarly, if you would like to help with sponsorship please contact Hall Admin.
Recent news items
The following news items mention or reference the Annual Fete, to read the whole article please click on the heading…
- St Mary’s Year of Jubilee Edition - This edition of St Mary's News starts with A Year of Jubilee, and continues with other Jubilee events, Licensing of a lay Minister, Prayer Spaces and the usual listings of services and contacts. A Year of Jubilee This month we celebrate the… …
- Planning for Festival Field 2022 - Festival Field 2022 - Our Next Village Fete Festival Field 2022 is the working title for next year's Village Fete. Planned to take place on 4th June 2022 it will be closely linked to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations with… …
- Return of the Fete - The Village Fete returns on Saturday 24th July Barney Beagle looks forward to seeing you there! Last year we had to cancel the Annual Fete due to COVID-19, but this year we cautiously open back up again after lockdowns. Taking… …
- Day 24 of Lockdown – The “Wot No ….” Edition - Day 24 of Lockdown Day 24 starts off being a day of cancellations, passes by some gratitude from the NHS and moves on to an inevitable lighter moment with a musical cups game to try with the kids. Don't forget… …
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- Planning the Fete – Who has the best ideas? - Planning the Fete Planning the Fete starts today - do you have some great ideas to make next years the best yet? A team of volunteers will be meeting today, 14th October, in the John Lampon Hall at 7:30 pm. … …
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- Premises & Recreation – 2nd September 2019 - Premises & Recreation – 2nd September 2019 The Premises & Recreation Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 2nd September 2019 and discussed online bookings, roofing, handymen schedule, VE day 75, PC Action Plan and other regular matters. Premises… …
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- Gardeners’ Summer Visits - Gardeners' Summer Visits The Gardeners' summer visits this year started after their 2018/19 programme of talks came to a conclusion. They were particularly happy that the weather remained on their side. Shrubs Farm In June, a group went on a… …
- Edwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough House - Edwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough House The Local History Group gave villagers an insight into Edwardian West Bergholt at the recent Village Fete. The History Group manned a stall which included a display discussing West Bergholt during the Edwardian period.… …
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- Premises & Recreation – 1st July 2019 - Premises & Recreation – 1st July 2019 The Premises & Recreation Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 1st July 2019 when they discussed the MUGA, online bookings, roofing, Village Fete, handyman schedules, VE Day 2020, and other regular… …
- Parking & Roads on Fete Day - Parking & Roads on Fete Day Let's start with parking. The only parking allowed in the Orpen Hall car park during the fete itself is for the disabled; this must be pre-booked with the Parish Clerk. Stallholders will be allowed… …