The Felpham Village Summer Party.  Saturday 9th July from 12pm - 6pm in Old Rectory Gardens

The huge success of last year’s fete inspired us to provide another event for the village; a Summer Party. Held once again in our fabulous Old Rectory Gardens, the party was fun for the whole family. It included an afternoon of wonderful music from local artists, a Children’s Teddy Bears' Parade, traditional family games and refreshments. Raffle and tombola with prizes from local businesses completed the fun and festivities. 

Bob May of May's The Village Agents compered the afternoon with running commentary on all activities, introductions to the music and generally making fun and mischief in his usual cheery fashion.

Thank you to all who contributed - stall helpers, musicians, and all our local sponsors - Abacus, Bay Tree Estates, Felpham Dental Surgery, Helen Gagan Solicitor, Mitsuyo, The Body Clinic, King and Chasemore, Bondwood, Milestones, The Fox Inn, Gattrells, Gilbert and Cleveland.   Not forgetting Bognor Rotary Club for running the barbecue.

Comments listed in chronological order during the afternoon:

“A wonderful way to spend an afternoon - good entertainment, brilliant atmosphere, would have been better if the weather had also joined us. Could do with some more litter bins in the park, though”.

“Something for adults to participate in (they all have money in their pockets!) and there is only food and drink to spend it on. Could have had a bigger raffle store”.

“First visit! Very lovely – good to see communities still exist. Good entertainment too. Many thanks.”

“Very good entertainment. We came last year. We miss the Dog Show a bit but good day out.”

“We moved to the area in Dec 15 and this is our first visit to our local village fair. Great atmosphere and live music. Great for the kids.”

“New to the area. Lovely community event!!”

“Varied entertainment. Good beer tent.”

“Our first village event and very good. Thank you.”

“Great afternoon, even met a friend I hadn't see for 60 years. Fantastic.”

“Really nice afternoon and nice to see another community event.”

“ Fantastic event, good fun”. Well done and thank you!”

“Only been here 5 mins. Looking good so far.”

“Well done. Enjoyed ourselves very much. Could have had a few bric a brac stalls”.

“Excellent event. Just perfect for Felpham Village”.

“Absolutely lovely day – loved the music and the kids really enjoyed it. Thank you.”

“A great show – love the music.”

“A great Fete – lots of atmosphere – the music is great.”

"Very good”

“Silhouettes great”

“Felpham Village Fete is great for getting the villagers together. Especially good to  see the small children enjoying themselves in the great outdoors and not watching TV or on computers!! Love the Fete for all ages and abilities”

“Really good entertainment and good for the village”

“Wonderful music – fantastic”

“Very lively suiting all ages”

“It has been a wonderful afternoon, The entertainment very good. Hope we have it again.”

“Lovely day, really good entertainment, really happy we came. 10 / 10! “

“A wonderful family event. Being of a certain age – it reminds me of fetes when I was younger. Two grandparents with a five year old, who is dancing away to the music. Lovely!”

“Good family outing. Definitely a walk down Memory Lane”

“The musical entertainment is very good – can't beat the 'oldies'. A good atmosphere, everyone friendly and happy. Also interesting and varied stalls.”

“A very nice time – good music and dancing – but no book stalls??”

“We arrived at 12.30 pm and had a really lovely time. Tea tent wonderful. It's great to see so many families and all ages enjoy this wonderful day. Thank you! See you next year.”

“The cakes were sooo Yummy”

“It's been a lovely, lovely afternoon – children running around, dogs having fun- everyone enjoying themselves!”