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Compton Fete - 9th May 2026

JSaturday 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

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

CLT

CLT’s summer production will be a rehearsed reading of "Labour of Love", a play by James Graham – author of TV's Sherwood and many acclaimed theatre productions including This House, Ink, Dear England and most recently Punch. It follows MP David Lyons, parachuted into Parliament with Tony Blair’s generation of centre-left politicos. Unfolding over decades, across multiple election nights, through economic booms and busts, this wickedly funny clash of values and class reflects a shifting political landscape that still resonates in 2026. Although this performance will be a rehearsed reading rather than a traditional play, our incredible cast will bring the dialogue superbly to life. The performance is on Saturday 6 June, 7.30pm at the Village Hall. Tickets are £5 and are available onmwww.ticketsource.com/clt or email tickets@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk. CLT will once again be running the Human Fruit Machine at the Fete and we are always on the lookout for volunteers to join in the fun. Please get in touch if you would like to be involved at info@comptonlittletheatre.org.uk. It is great fun!

Sew like a pro

 Registration is open for the next sessions of Sew Like a Pro. Come and learn how to make beautiful curtains, blinds, cushions and lampshades, with a professional finish, to transform your home. Course starts Friday 25 June, 10am to 1pm for four weeks (Fridays), Compton Village Hall. £120. To register and for more information, please contact Michelle on sewlikeapro58@gmail.com. One-day workshops for making lampshades are planned for July and September at the Village Hall. Find out more on Facebook @ sew like a pro.

Phyllis Tuckwell - Open Gardens

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice is excited to share that their Open Gardens are back from May to August. This event gives you the chance to explore over 40 beautiful private gardens across Surrey and Hampshire, with entry fees helping to fund the care the Phyllis Tuckwell provides to local patients and families living with advanced or terminal illnesses. Some gardens will also be selling refreshments, raffle tickets and plants, raising even more for the charity. If you receiving this by email then click here to download your brochure. If you'd like a physical copy, please get in touch with the Fundraising Team at support@pth.org.uk or call 01252 729446.

Les Amities Francaises

Les Amitiés Françaises’ upcoming talk (in French) is by Catherine Greensmith on the Hospices of Beaune. The talk takes place on Thursday 21 May, 7pm to 9pm. The venue is Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Oglethorpe Hall, Crown Court Car Park, Godalming, GU7 1DY. Talks are in French. www.amitiesfrancaisesgodalming.com.

Milford Probus

Milford Probus Club’s next lunch & talk is on Friday 19 June. After lunch, members of the Club and visitors (growing in number and always welcome) will hear from David Bickerton, an admired speaker in the field of military history, about the battle of the River Plate. This was the first major naval battle of WW2, fought between the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee and three smaller British cruisers. The battle followed a three month hunt for Graf Spee which had sunk nine British merchant ships. It lasted 80 terrifying minutes and left over 100 men dead and many more wounded. Lunch and talk are just £34. Lunch is at 12.30pm (pre-lunch drinks from 12pm). Godalming Masonic Hall, GU7 1RQ. Visit www.milfordprobus.com or book lunch (book eight days before) with Miranda O’Brien: miranda.obrien@btinternet.com / 01483 423398.

St Nicholas Church

You are very welcome to join us as we celebrate Ascensiontide & Pentecost!

• Muddy Church A space for wandering & wondering with God for all the family on the first Sunday of each month at 10.30am (term-time only).

• Toddler group Fledglings, every Monday (term-time only) at 9am at Puck’s Oak Barn. fledglingscompton@gmail.com.

• Inside Out meets Saturday 2 May 10am to 12 noon to keep the church & churchyard looking good. Just turn up or contact stnicholascompton.wardens@gmail.com.

• Bell ringing Sunday service ringing is 9.50am to 10.30am (first Sunday of every month it is 5.30pm to 6pm instead). Bell ringing practice alternate Tuesdays 10am to 12pm. Practice sessions can be arranged at other times to suit those who cannot manage a weekday morning. Contact phil.gorton@btinternet.com.

• Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals. Please contact our Rector, Sally, if you would like to mark a family milestone at St Nicholas. If you would like someone to pray for you or with you, contact our Rector: stnicholascompton.rector@gmail.com. Confidentiality will be respected.

Thanks & blessings, Revd Sally Buddle

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