Compton Fete 2025

Compton Village Fete

Saturday 9 May, from 12 noon to 4.30pm

With just a few weeks more to go, Fete preparations are underway. If you’re a Facebook user, stay up to date with the latest news at www.facebook.com/ComptonVillageFete. Proceeds from this day of fun in the (fingers crossed) sun will support local amenities, including the Allotments, Compton Club, Compton Little Theatre, Compton NEWS, St Nicholas Church, Compton Village Hall, village projects as well as two charities: local foodbank Godalming and Villages Community Store and Action for Carers Surrey. Action for Carers Surrey supports carers aged from just 5 years old up to 99 across Surrey, providing one-to-one help, advice, advocacy, support groups, drop-in Carer Hubs (including Godalming and Guildford), training and free activities. A BIG thank you to Guildford Borough Council and the Aspire Community Grants Team who have awarded a grant towards the purchase of new gazebos for the Fete.

On the day, Paul, Marilyn, Alyssa and co will be opening the Fete at 12pm with a demonstration of their amazing roller skating skills. Don’t miss out, come and see MPSK8, who are big supporters of the Fete. Music and high energy are guaranteed. THE FETE IS RUN PURELY BY VOLUNTEERS AND YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS YOU! Set-up/take-down volunteers. A small but dedicated team works hard to prepare for the event and take everything down afterwards and they could always use more hands. Please contact James Saunders on jameswgsaunders5@hotmail.com or Nick Palmer on 01483 810663 / nicholas.palmer6@btinternet.com. Stall volunteers. Help is needed for the Bouncy Castles, BBQ, Tea Tent, Coconut Shy, Beer Tent, Parking, Pick-a-Card, the Loseley ice cream van and many other stalls. Even an hour of your time will make a big difference. To volunteer, please contact Elenid Coleman at elenidhafcoleman@gmail.com.

STALL CONTRIBUTIONS NEEDED

Tea Tent (in the Compton Club). This beloved spot provides a relaxing space for visitors to enjoy a cup of tea and homemade treats. Godalming and Villages Community Store will be providing a warm and welcoming space again this year. It’s fabulous to have them on board and for such a worthy cause too. We always need more cakes and sandwiches than you can imagine! Popular items include Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle, coffee and walnut cake, cheese straws, cheese scones, chocolate cake and sausage rolls (vegan/ veggie versions too). Bring your baked goods (with ingredients lists) to Compton Club from 10am on the morning of the Fete.

Grand Draw. Some incredible prizes have already been secured but more are always welcome. If you can contribute, please contact Sarah Metcalfe at sarah.metcalfe17@gmail.com / 07884 438974. Bric-a-Brac. Please hold on to your Bric-a-Brac donations. A time and place for drop offs will be provided in next month’s NEWS. No books, clothes, large furniture, or electrical items, please. Books/DVDs/CDs as well as tiny prizes for Pick-a-Card. Books: no dictionaries, compendiums, reference. We welcome fiction, non-fiction, children’s. Pick-a-Card prizes: We’re talking little items you find in hotel bathrooms, small toys, trinkets or anything for children that will fit on the face of a playing card. Jane Turner, 07763 146448. Plants & Produce. Have you got an abundance of plants or home-grown produce? Contact Richard Bennett (Ben), 07703 403133. Teddy Tombola. Do you have any unwanted cuddly toys needing new homes? Could you lend a hand to wash a bag of teddies? If you can oblige, contact Sarah Metcalfe at sarah.metcalfe17@gmail.com / 07884 438974. Bottle Tombola: From bottles you may have left over (sealed/unopened) from Christmas to those hotel luxuries (sealed/unopened) you have stored away for a rainy day, this stall needs to be well stocked as it is a firm favourite! Contact Danielle Rowe at daniellerowe@hotmail.com if you have any donations.

SILENT AUCTION

This year, the Fete Committee are delighted to be taking the Silent Auction online for the first time. Look out for details of the lots along with instructions on how to bid in the May NEWS.

Grand Draw prize list. Just £1 a ticket.

First Prize: £300 CASH kindly donated by Cavender Estate Agents
Second Prize: Withies Inn, Compton — Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for 2
Third Prize: Exclusive woodland sauna experience at The Waggon Sauna for up to 10 people

OTHER FANTASTIC PRIZES KINDLY DONATED BY OUR GENEROUS FETE

SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:

* Airhop – 4 free bounce passes * Beauty in the Garden – Shellac Manicure * Bocketts Farm – 2 tickets * Charterhouse

Club – 2-week membership * Compton Club – 1 year membership plus £25 credit or £50 credit to an existing member

* COOK - £20 voucher * The Cricketers, Farncombe – Main meal for 2 * Curchods Godalming - An afternoon tea

experience * Cyder House, Shackleford – £25 voucher * Fledglings - £20 voucher * Fountain Beauty Therapy - Stress

Reduction Massage * Giggleville - Family Play Session * Greyfriars – 2 vineyard tour tickets - Guildford Fringe - 2 tickets

for Godalming Gag House * Harringtons of Guildford – Cut & blow dry voucher * Huskins - Cocktail treat for 2

* The Kings Arms & Royal Hotel - £70 voucher * Loseley Park – 1 year Friends Membership * The Ragged Robin – 3

course meal and a glass of Prosecco for 2 * Snap Fitness Godalming – 3 personal training sessions and 1 month's

membership * Squires Garden Centres – £15 voucher * The Star, Godalming – Meal for 2

* Stellantis &You Guildford – MOT voucher * Wakelings - £20 voucher * Watt's Gallery – 1 year ‘Friend Plus’

Membership * Wayfarer’s Rest – 5 hours of games and 5 free hot drinks * .

BUYING GRAND DRAW TICKETS

1. Credit or debit card. Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera to buy securely online until midnight on 8May. Your confirmation and tickets will be emailed to you.
2. Bank Transfer to the CVA Lloyds Business Account, Sort Code 30-93-49, Account No. 00115047, quoting the reference GD. Email sarah.metcalfe17@gmail.com with your name and amount transferred.
3. Alternatively, readers who have the Compton NEWS delivered will receive 10 tickets and instructions on how to purchase enclosed with this month’s edition.

To keep up to date on all Fete news, check out www.facebook.com/ComptonVillageFete