Saturday 18th June 2011 we set up our pitch at the fourth year of Winnersh Fete, with fingers crossed the weather was going to hold out. Big black clouds loomed overhead and within 5 minutes of putting the gazebo up, the heavens opened and the expectations of raising money for the charity quickly fell. But as quickly as it had started, the weather cleared and bright sunshine and blue skies were on for the start of the fete!
The throw-a-lightbulb game again proved itself as a great fundraiser, with constant queues and battles between youngsters to win prizes including a skateboard, football, chocolates and milkshakes, with the top score of the day reaching 312, one of the highest scores in quite a few years! The Silent Auction was a slow starter, but once the afternoon went on, the bids came in and between the game and auction (which were only running for 3 1/2 hours) we managed to raise a whopping £400 towards the CF Trust!
The Winnersh Fete was definitely a fete we will return to next year, a great day for the family and a great fundraiser for all the charities that attended - 40 charities and local voluntary groups who provided a really enjoyable afternoon for all.
Yes - a good fete, enjoyed helping. Good luck with Cheltenham next week.
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