The fete this year will be held on Saturday 2nd September starting at 1.00pm on the recreation ground. So keep the date free – it will be worth it! For the first time the fete will be raising funds for both St Mary’s Church and UVHAT (the Upton Village Hall Amenities Trust).
We’re pleased to announce some exciting new ideas – donkeys, a cartoonist, a car boot sale and a bake – off competition. The bake off will comprise:
A pizza baking challenge – we need the loan of a pizza oven; can anyone help? If so, please let Kieron know (kieronhumph@gmail.com)
Cake decorating – a master-class from Fliss then try it yourself! If you’d like a go, please let Kieron know (contact above)
Kids blindfold baking competition! – 5 pairs of children to take part, in the ring. Volunteers please!
And we won’t forget the old favourites – teas, a book stall, white elephant, preserves, plants, raffle, bottle tombola, and a fab gifts tombola. There will be a barbeque from 1.00pm, so you can start off with lunch and then enjoy the rest of the afternoon!
Entertainment will include a dog show (entries on the day or to Gloria Smith (850683)), gymnasts and the children’s popular entertainer, Juggling John. Music will be by Blewbury Brass Band and local musicians. Entrance is via a lucky programme, price £1.00.
Donations will be welcomed for:
White Elephant; deliver to the Village Hall on the evening of Friday, 1st September, between 6.00 – 8.00pm. All donations will be much appreciated – kitchenalia, household items, pictures, toiletries, toys, jewellery, ladies and men’s toiletries, etc. Also, small items of furniture (if you have any larger items we’ll be happy to show off any photos on a sheet). No clothing or shoes but happy to take handbags and other accessories. Also much appreciated if all items donated are in a saleable condition so nothing broken or dirty. If anyone would like items collected please call Giulia 07789 777381.
Books; please leave with, or ring for collection, Judy and Ian on 850179.
Raffle; donations of prizes to Lesley Shaw, or bring to the hall on the Friday.
Gifts Tombola; leave with Clare Lightfoot or bring to the hall on the Friday.
Bottle Tombola; leave with Brian Rippon, Gloria Smith. Clare Lightfoot or bring to the hall.
Children’s Tombola; leave with Clare Lightfoot or bring to the hall.
And not forgetting the famous teas; Rosemary de Wilde will be there at the hall from early morning ready to receive all those amazing homemade cakes that Uptonians so generously make.
Contact Jessie 851206 or Jessie@blueshapes.com or Brian 850158 or brian@rippon.net