Village Fête

Buckland Newton Village Fête takes place on August Bank Holiday Monday

It was the most perfect day for the Village Fete on Bank Holiday Monday which made for a very chilled atmosphere. Nina Garcia got us all tapping our feet whilst our fantastic volunteers and the Gaggle team served the traditional Fete fare of Tea and a superb selection of homemade cakes along with burgers, ice cream and cold drinks. There were bargains to be had on the stalls selling bric-a-brac, jewellery and handbags, plants and produce and books. And the children had plenty to keep them amused from the Kids Zone to Gingerbread decorating, Toy tombola, a Fire Engine and kids races. And if that wasn’t enough, we had a selection of Craft stalls. To complete a wonderful afternoon there was the ever-popular Dog Show and a fantastic Raffle and Silent Auction. None of this would happen without the amazing Fete Committee and the many volunteers who give their time and support to the Fete and help it to run like clockwork. Many thanks go to them. And all the hard work has meant we have raised an incredible amount of money for all the local groups, good causes and village improvements yet again. (more details in the October LVN). We would also like to thank the people who donated prizes for the Raffle and Silent Auction - so generous! The Fete Committee are now taking applications for funding from village groups and organisations. Please get in touch if your group needs funding or if you have a bright idea for improvements around the village or for village life. Please email info@gaggleofgeese.co.uk with details of the amount you require and what the money would be used for. The Committee will be considering all submitted applications at our next meeting at the beginning of October. “Thank you” Simon, Amanda, Kate, Andy, Kate, Lucy and Rob