Compton Fete 2025
Compton Village Fete
Just two and half months to go until Compton Fete 2026 folks, on Saturday 9 May, 12pm to 4.30pm. The Fete Committee has been busy so far, with some great developments to share with you all. COLOURING COMPETITION. Our annual children’s colouring competition is back! Collect a ready-to-colour Compton Village Fete poster from Compton Club until Friday 10 April. Post your entries in the Club’s letterbox. Winners will receive free bounces on the bouncy castles at the Fete, have their artwork displayed at Compton Club and be part of the official fete marketing campaign.
TEA SHOP RETURNS TO THE FETE. We’re extremely pleased to announce that Godalming and Villages Community Store will be returning to provide a warm and welcoming space at the Tea Shop, hosted within the Compton Club. Your wonderful and delicious home-baked donations are anticipated. Godalming and Villages Community Store provides food and essential items to those in need in our community. 2026 CHARITIES. Alongside Godalming and Villages Community Store, this year we are proud to support Action for Carers Surrey, a charity providing vital information, advice and practical support for unpaid carers across Surrey.
HOW FETE PROCEEDS ARE SHARED. People often ask how fete funds are distributed. Compton Village Association plans to allocate proceeds from the 2026 fete as follows:
- Allotments: 50% plant sales plus 10% of surplus funds
- Compton Club: 50% beer sales plus 20% of surplus funds
- St Nicholas Church: 50% cake stall sales plus 20% of surplus funds
- Village Hall: 20% of surplus funds
- Compton Little Theatre (CLT): 10% of surplus funds
- Godalming and Villages Community Store: 50% Tea Shop sales plus 10% of surplus funds
- Action for Carers Surrey: 10% of surplus funds
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Volunteering for the fete is a wonderful way to meet neighbours, get involved in village life and help make this special day happen. If you would like to help, please contact Leni, elenidhafcoleman@gmail.com.
GRAND DRAW PRIZES. We are seeking prizes for our popular Grand Draw. If you or your business would like to donate a prize, please contact Sarah Metcalfe, sarah.metcalfe17@gmail.com.
BOUNCY CASTLES SPONSORSHIP. Our bouncy castles are always one of the most popular attractions. We are keen to keep prices affordable so that all children can take part, but covering the hire costs each year is becoming increasingly challenging. Could your business sponsor this much-loved attraction and support a fantastic community event? Sponsors will be recognised in fete publicity and on the day. Interested? Please contact Miranda, wellsmiranda@icloud.com. SILENT AUCTION. An exciting new way of placing bids will debut ahead of this year’s Fete. Discover more in the April issue of Compton NEWS.
To keep up to date on all Fete news, check out www.facebook.com/ComptonVillageFete
