Village Fête
Buckland Newton Village Fête takes place on August Bank Holiday Monday
Buckland Newton Village Fete 2024 – Update
We are delighted to let you know that we raised £6,442.98 at our Village Fete in August and so all the groups,
organisations, community clubs and events who applied for funding have received in total a record £6,600.
Buckland Newton Village Fete 2025 – Appeal for help
After many years, John Simpson has decided that he would like to try something new at the Fete this year, so
won’t be organizing the very popular Book Stall. Therefore, we need one or more enthusiastic book lover/s to take
this on. It raises a significant amount of money for the community, so it would be a shame not to have this
attraction anymore. We can’t deny, this is a big task as it involves sourcing and storing the books, running the stall
on the day and then disposing of the books afterwards.
If you feel you are up for this challenge then please get in touch with one of the Fete Committee: Simon
Colquhoun, Amanda McKenna, Kate Parish, Andy Aitkenhead, Mandy Jarvis or Lucy and Rob Nolan. Or speak to
Simon when you pop in the Gaggle.
We would like to thank John for his amazing efforts and I’m sure whoever takes over, he will be happy to offer any
support or advice.
“Thank you”
Simon, Amanda, Kate, Andy, Kate, Lucy and Rob
Buckland Newton Community Website
in the heart of rural Dorset
Buckland Newton Village Fete 2025
Monday 25th August