Take part in our
traditional and historic yet modern rural fete set in the East Sussex Downlands
village of Glynde in the South Downs National Park, accessible by train from
London, Brighton & Eastbourne with car parking amongst our beautiful
surroundings.
Games, locally sourced food refreshments at our 144th year old Glynde, Beddingham & Firle Village Fete on 4th August from 1pm on Glynde Recreation Ground, BN8 6RS.
According to “A Pleasant Day at Glynde
Park” featured in the Sussex Express in 1868, this year marks the 144th
anniversary of our village fete and family fun day!
As well as taking part
in our Youth Talent Competition, Children's Fancy Dress Parade and traditional
games and fun; you and your loved ones can watch young performers from Empire Dance of Ringmer
perform some of their best moves, sing along to some good ol’ rock ’n’ blues
with The
Swamp Donkeys, enjoy some French folk music, cheer on Morris dancers and even
learn how to dance around a Maypole!
Throughout the afternoon
you’ll have the chance to compete in our traditional English summer games,
including such fun competitions as knobbly knees, gurning faces, coconut shy,
horse shoes and even the historic East Sussex pub game Toad in the
Hole.
In addition to the
Children’s Talent Competition and Fancy Dress Parade, your children will have a
blast with even more opportunities to take part, as well as make new friends,
have their face painted, play some fun games, cool off in the oldest village
summer pool and we may even have a bouncy castle as well!
Keep your loved ones
content with a variety of food and drink available from delicious locally sourced
free range Hog Roast and vegetarian savoury treats (courtesy of West Sussex Hog Roast). Or for
those with a sweet tooth or desire for just a little slice of loveliness, we
shall have our traditional Tea & Cake Tent serving homemade goodies and
soft drinks again this year. Or why not relax a little and sample some of the finest
brewed Harveys ales and Middle Farm ciders
that Sussex has to offer, as well as a fine wine tasting opportunity from Ringmer
Wine Stores.
Feast your eyes on the
delights of local produce and floral displays tended with care by local
residents from Lewes, Glynde, Firle and other local parishes, which will be
formally judged according to the Royal Horticultural
Society rules & regulations and at the end of the day you'll be able to
bid for these fantastic creations in our live auction! You will also be able to
win Glyndebourne tickets in our raffle
and lots of fabulous prizes in our children’s and grown-ups tombola’s which are
all donated by the local community & businesses.
All money raised on the
day will be donated to our chosen beneficiaries Firle CE Primary School, Glynde,
Beddingham & Firle Memorial Parade, Glynde and
Beddingham Swimming Pool, Glynde, West Firle and Beddingham Parish
Churches.
Local organisations are
welcome to take part on the day and we already have Sussex
Wildlife Trust, Candy
Queens, and Melissa’s Hot Chocolate & Doughnuts confirmed too!
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Hello Dear Visitor,
ReplyDeletePlease note that event information has changed slightly since this article was published:
- East Sussex County and Lewes District Councillor Ruth O'Keefe will be opening our event
- Many more entertaining activies and stalls have been confirmed, including a childrens' toy stall and maypole dancing session!
- Empire Dance from Ringmer shall not be performing
You'll find all up-to-date information on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glynde-Beddingham-Flower-Show-Fete/150970994982579
Kind Regards,
Secretary for the Glynde & Beddingham Flower Show & Fete
Email: glyndeflowerfete@gmail.com