About the fête

The Bellingdon and Asheridge village fête is a great fun day out for the whole family.

As well as a range of traditional games stalls and activities (don’t miss the welly wanging or tug of war!), we also have a classic car display, fun dog show (more details below).

And let’s not forget the barbecue, bar, ice creams and teas and cakes to keep you going.

Raffle

We are working on some brilliant prizes for this year’s raffle, and as always are indebted to all the local people and businesses that donate fantastic items and experiences.

You will be able to buy your raffle tickets online ahead of the fête – link will be added nearer the time.

Of course, you’ll still be able to buy your tickets in the usual way at the fête itself, or during our village doorknock (details below).

Fun Dog Show

We are pleased to welcome Forever Hounds, who are running our Fun Dog Show. Details of classes will be posted nearer the time. A nominal entry fee gives you the chance of winning rosettes and prizes for best placed entrants.

Registration from 12.00pm 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 fête for all to admire. We’ll have a great display across the afternoon. The fete starts at 12.00pm, so please arrive from 11:30pm. To book your slot, email Martin on Martin.horsted@icloud.com

Doorknock

We’ll be going door-to-door in Bellingdon and Asheridge the week beginning Monday 16th June, collecting donations for the raffle, tombola and bric-a-brac stall.

There’s no fixed donation list, but 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 (if you haven’t already bought yours online!)

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?

We’re glad you asked!

• 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 27th June
  • Bake a cake/scones/cupcakes (or several!) and bring to the hall by 11.30am on the day
• 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:
  • Take down marquees, bunting etc and clear 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

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 28th June!