Our village fete is back for 2024, with all the usuals plus lots of new game stalls to make it an even better day out for the whole family. Keep an eye on the website / Facebook / Twitter for the latest and do get in touch if you can help on or before the day: fete@bellingdon.com   

Fun Dog Show

We are pleased to welcome back Patchwork Dog Training, who are running our Fun Dog Show. There will be seven classes to enter during the afternoon ranging from Prettiest Bitch, Best Veteran through to Best Puppy and Best Trick. A nominal entry fee gives you the chance of winning Rosettes and Prizes for best placed entrants.

In addition, Patchwork Training will be putting on some demonstrations during the afternoon. Come along and get your dog to strut their stuff! Registration from 12.30pm on the day. Details from Martin Horsted 07506 464788 or Martin.horsted@icloud.com.

Classic Car Show

There’s also the opportunity to bring your classic car or motorbike to the fete for all to admire. We are hoping for a great display during the afternoon to entertain the public. The fete starts at 12.30pm. Please arrive from 12pm. To book your slot, email Martin on Martin.horsted@icloud.com

Doorknock

We will be going door-to-door 12th-17th June, collecting donations for the raffle, tombola and bric-a-brac stall. While there’s no fixed donation list, wine, beer, gardening, sewing, drawing, craft, pamper/beauty items are always well received as are sweets, chocolates, new/excellent condition preloved toys etc.

We will also be delivering a free fête programme to each house and offering the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets. You’ll also be able to buy tickets online for the first time this year! 

We can also collect items clearly marked “fête” from a safe but obvious place if you’re going to be out. If we miss you, we’ll leave a card with details of how to contact us if you have any items to donate.

How can I help?

• Before the fete:
  • Donate items to the doorknock & purchase raffle tickets
  • Help on the doorknock (a great way to meet your neighbours!)
  • Help with setup on Friday 23rd
  • Bake a cake/scones/cupcakes and bring to the hall (by 12 noon on the day, if possible)
• During the fete:
  • Help run a stall 
  • Come and enjoy the fete and all its games, stalls and summer fun
  • Post your photos to our social media channels to encourage others to come along! 
• After the fete:
  • taking down marquees, bunting etc and clearing the field ready for the next day – the British Dalmatian Welfare Society’s annual fun day with another dog show! 

If you’d like more detail or have any questions, please contact us on fete@bellingdon.com