Windlesham fete 2023

The Windlesham Fete Committee would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and supporters, without whom we could not have put on the Fete.

Mayor Pat Tedder for officially opening the fete and staying to draw the raffle, David Hoggins for acting as MC and keeping the event under control, John Medhurst for bringing his magnificent Shire Horses and the Fullers dray rides.

Pat’s and her brilliant BBQ team – too numerous to name, but you know who you are – for keeping the BBQ going all afternoon. Peter & Paula Harrington for manning the car park entrance and guiding our stallholders into the Field. Helen Hanson and her fantastic team selling Raffle Tickets.

Paul Gilham and Steve Ciupak for sorting out the sound and PA system.

Fiona Burlinson and her team from St John’s Church for the Church Teas and Refreshments and the team from the Windlesham Club & Theatre for keeping the Beer Tent flowing.

Lucy Whitehead and the team from Rainbow Corner for organising the children’s races.

Harry Lloyd-Bisley and Liv Cliffin for running the ever popular Bumper Boats.  Kevin Lloyd-Bisley for organising the Classic Car show and a special ‘Thank You’ to all the vehicle owners for bringing their gorgeous vehicles along for us to admire.

The Camberley Youth Wind Orchestra for the introductory music and Melissa Timms and the dancers from the Lorna Timms Dance School for putting on such a fantastic show i- how they kept smiling through the Can-Can in that heat was incredible.

Our generous Fete Sponsors who help to pay for the attractions; Wooldridge Group, Sherborne Windows & Doors, and Kia Cars - West End Garage.  Newton Rowe Estate Agents for the fabulous advertising boards and two raffle prizes.

The fabulous Raffle Prizes donated by; Top Golf Addlestone, Foxhills Club & Resort, Classic Cooking, The Surrey Cricketers, Rashoi, Haven of Beauty, Alpine Snowsports, Aldershot, Fit-in-the-City, Lifestyle Fitness Lightwater, CD Fitness, Robb Sheridan PT, Salon 38, Pear Tree Pampering, The Bee, The Co-op, Suttons, Savannah, Laser Sharp Gifts, Longacres Garden Centre, Hilliers, two Windlesham residents who donated a Bottle of Whiskey and a Teddy Bear and Windlesham Golf Club for donating the ‘silent auction’ lot. 

A huge fete “Thank You” to everyone who helped on the day, David, James, Janet, Karen, Sarah, Kerry, Hannah, Robert, Nora, Tom, Ben and Giselle, apologies if anyone has been missed but you are appreciated.

Our “Fete Heroes” who worked tirelessly all day; Paul Whitehead, Mark Johnson, Robin Lewis, Connor Lewis, Chris Harrington & former Windlesham resident George Eaton who came all the way from Wiltshire  Finally, Helen Lloyd-Bisley for organising all the stall bookings and pulling everything & everyone together.

And last, but by no means least, a really big ‘Thank You’  to everyone who came along and supported our Fete; apart from being a great day out for the community, the village fete raises money for the Field of Remembrance

We look forward to seeing you all again next year – Save the Date - Saturday 8thJune 2024! Windlesham Fete Committee: Helen, Kevin, Pat, Robin, Helen, Paul, Peter & Paula.

See Below for Pictures of the day.