Wow, doesn't it feel like ages ago that we started talking about starting the village fete, picking dates and trying to get our heads around what we actually had to do. Now the day is fast approaching!
A week on Saturday (30th June for those of you who may have forgotten) is the AMAZING Guiting Power Village Fete. If you haven't heard about it or are new to the blog.....then it will be a Cotswold event NOT to be missed!
The day will kick off at 12pm with the famous Chef from Masterchef and Wahaca fame, Thomasina Miers, opening the fete.
Then all the fun can commence......
We are taking entries for the children's craft competition, with classes that include Garden on a plate for those of you who can remember many years ago at Guiting Fete! If you would like a schedule/entry form please email us guitingpowerfete@gmail.com
There will also be a children's fancy dress competition which will take place in the main arena! No one needs an excuse to dress up....
Also, for the children we have face painting, fancy dress, a mini big wheel, candy floss, and lovely games including a treasure hunt, skittles to name but a few!
For those competitive adults there will be Skittles, Aunt Sally, Coconut Shy for you all to compete against each other!
The day would not be complete without a fortune teller and Guiting Power's very own Mystic Meg! Why not see what your future holds?
Then to top off all the fun, why not treat yourself at one of our many, many stalls......There are stalls selling books, gifts, hand bags, clothes, jewellery, accessories, food, treats, bird boxes, dog wear, photos, cards, sweets, candles, cooking equipment, beauty products, children's clothes as well as much much more!
Then to replenish your energy why not try out a steak sandwich or burger from locally reared beef, a homemade pie, jacket potatoes or a traditional afternoon tea!?
If you would rather have an alcoholic drink, then get to the bar where there will be an array of drinks (not all alcoholic) on offer as well as ice creams to top off the afternoon!
In the lead up to the fete and on the day we will be selling raffle tickets! The prizes available are truly amazing and you really shouldn't miss out! Please see the post before for a more comprehensive list of prizes. We have also just received a voucher for a cookery course at Thyme at Southrop which is a fantastic cookery school and would make a fantastic day out!
In the run up to the fete I will be blogging our updates more often so please look out for them! The signs are up, you wont miss them, get the date in your diary and come along to Guiting Power Fete - a day of fun and frolics in the Countryside and one not to be missed!
We look forward to seeing you there
xxx
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Friday, 8 June 2012
RAFFLE RAFFLE RAFFLE!!!!!
Hi All,
Just a quick update to let you know that the raffle prizes are rolling in and the raffle tickets are available for sale in Watsons in Guiting and also in the pubs and shop! There are also tickets available to purchase at The Royal Oak in Burford! A number of villagers also have tickets to sell so if you want to purchase any you must be quick!
Prizes so far include the following:
Just a quick update to let you know that the raffle prizes are rolling in and the raffle tickets are available for sale in Watsons in Guiting and also in the pubs and shop! There are also tickets available to purchase at The Royal Oak in Burford! A number of villagers also have tickets to sell so if you want to purchase any you must be quick!
Prizes so far include the following:
Thursday, 24 May 2012
BREAKING NEWS - HOT off the Press!!!
Hi Everyone,
We have some outstanding, amazing fabulous news to share with all of you!
This year, Guiting Power Village Fete will be opened by Thomasina Miers, the winner of Masterchef in 2005, TV Presenter, writer, Chef and founder of the amazing Wahaca Mexican Restaurants throughout London. Please visit Thomasina's website and also Wahaca's website for more information!
We are absolutely thrilled that Thomasina is joining us to open the fete and spend some time at the event! Please do make sure you come along and visit us!
Also, I thought you may like an update on what will be happening on the day!
The fete will be open at 12pm where there will be an array of food including steak sandwiches, burgers, jacket potatoes, home made pies and afternoon teas available for you to choose from. The bar will be open where you can enjoy a lovely refreshing drink, we will also be stocking Benson's Fruit Juices and will have a selection of ice cream available!
There will be a wide selection of trade stands at this years fete offering cards, gifts, jewellery, cakes, hand bags, photographs, books, clothes, crafts, plants and much much more!
Traditional Village games will be played so come and try your hand at the coconut shy, aunt sally, skittles or maybe you would like to take part in the arena events!
There will be a fancy dress competition available to the children and also a selection of children's classes which include Garden on a plate! For more information or for an entry form please email guitingpowerfete@gmail.com
We have not forgotten the children though....we have Punch and Judy shows, children's entertainer and face painting together with a selection of games and stalls especially for them!
We really cannot wait for the fete on 30th June and we are you are looking forward to it too! Entry is free so why not come along and have a lovely day!
We have some outstanding, amazing fabulous news to share with all of you!
This year, Guiting Power Village Fete will be opened by Thomasina Miers, the winner of Masterchef in 2005, TV Presenter, writer, Chef and founder of the amazing Wahaca Mexican Restaurants throughout London. Please visit Thomasina's website and also Wahaca's website for more information!
We are absolutely thrilled that Thomasina is joining us to open the fete and spend some time at the event! Please do make sure you come along and visit us!
Also, I thought you may like an update on what will be happening on the day!
The fete will be open at 12pm where there will be an array of food including steak sandwiches, burgers, jacket potatoes, home made pies and afternoon teas available for you to choose from. The bar will be open where you can enjoy a lovely refreshing drink, we will also be stocking Benson's Fruit Juices and will have a selection of ice cream available!
There will be a wide selection of trade stands at this years fete offering cards, gifts, jewellery, cakes, hand bags, photographs, books, clothes, crafts, plants and much much more!
Traditional Village games will be played so come and try your hand at the coconut shy, aunt sally, skittles or maybe you would like to take part in the arena events!
There will be a fancy dress competition available to the children and also a selection of children's classes which include Garden on a plate! For more information or for an entry form please email guitingpowerfete@gmail.com
We have not forgotten the children though....we have Punch and Judy shows, children's entertainer and face painting together with a selection of games and stalls especially for them!
We really cannot wait for the fete on 30th June and we are you are looking forward to it too! Entry is free so why not come along and have a lovely day!
Monday, 14 May 2012
Set to be an AMAZING day!
Good afternoon all,
The fete preparations are now well and truly in full swing and with just under 7 weeks to go we are hoping it will be a superb day for everyone!
The day kicks off at 12pm where you can come along and enjoy baked potatoes from the kitchen, scrumptious steak sarnies from Love My Cow the award winning beef supplier in the county
http://www.lovemycow.com
or a delicious home made pie from Lovett Pies in Bath http://www.lovettpies.com, all washed down with a refreshing drink from the bar!
There will be an array of entertainment for the children from face painting, punch and judy and children's entertainer, to competitions for all ages!
There will of course be a selection of traditional games to try your hand at - aunt Sally, skittles, wells wanging and much much more!
And of course a great shopping experience awaits with a wide selection of stalls offering bespoke items from a range of local sellers! Perfect opportunity to treat yourselves and pick up that unique little gift you may have been searching for!
We also have a carboot available for all those hidden treasures you may have tucked away!
We will have everything you want for a great day out and with free entry what else can you ask for!
Please come along and have a great day with us - 30th June 12-4pm. We are raising money for our village hall improvements and the county air ambulance so come and enjoy yourselves whilst supporting some great causes!
Caz and verity xx
Ps if you or anyone ou know would be interested in having a stall or a carboot space then please do get in touch! Guitingpowerfete@gmail.com
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Lots of plans coming along.....
Hi Everyone
The BIG news for the weekend is that Guiting Fete now has its very own email address and Twitter page! So you can all keep fully up to date with what is going on with the fete planning in lots of ways!
Twitter @guitingfete - please please follow us and tweet about us! We promise to follow back!
Email Guitingpowerfete@gmail.com - please send ALL enquiries/questions etc to this email and we will respond asap!
And of course, keep up to date with this wonderful blog!
Attached is a little photo taken from the playing field a couple of evenings ago before we had a lovely rain shower! This shows you what a wonderful place the fete will be held in and the lovely view! Who could resist a day here? 30th June - it's the place to be!
The fete really will be a great day out with Punch and Judy, games and entertainment for the children to a selection of local stalls for the shoppers and a great bar and barbeque! Not to mention the lovely afternoon teas and cakes!
We are really excited about it and we hope you are too!
The BIG news for the weekend is that Guiting Fete now has its very own email address and Twitter page! So you can all keep fully up to date with what is going on with the fete planning in lots of ways!
Twitter @guitingfete - please please follow us and tweet about us! We promise to follow back!
Email Guitingpowerfete@gmail.com - please send ALL enquiries/questions etc to this email and we will respond asap!
And of course, keep up to date with this wonderful blog!
The fete really will be a great day out with Punch and Judy, games and entertainment for the children to a selection of local stalls for the shoppers and a great bar and barbeque! Not to mention the lovely afternoon teas and cakes!
We are really excited about it and we hope you are too!
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Guiting Power Village Fete 2012
Hi Everyone
Welcome to the Blog for Guiting Power Village Fete!
This blog really is to keep you all updated on our progress and the run up to the fete. This year sees the return of the traditional Village fete and with a wonderful team of helpers we are determined to make it a great day for everyone!
The fete will be held at the Village Hall and on the field on 30th June 2012 between 12-4pm. The idea of a slightly earlier fete is to allow you to enjoy a wonderful BBQ, delicious lunches and the bar over the lunchtime period! It will also give you plenty of time to look at all the stalls and trade stands, buy a few plants, play a few games and watch your children have a thoroughly enjoyable day!
This is one village fete not to be missed and I suggest you tell all your friends and family about it! Entry is FREE so what more can you ask! Come along and enjoy yourselves with us!
If you or anyone you know would be interested in a trade stand or helping out with anything please get in touch with Caroline Smith by email on Caralaz19@yahoo.co.uk or Verity Edwards-Flaherty by email on beautyathome1@hotmail.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you on 30th June!
Caz and Verity
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