The Fête

Datchworth held its annual Village fête on 14^th June 2008.

It's a traditional village activity drawing the community together and raising money for village charities. Organized and run by local people, it includes games, events, entertainments and stalls, and profits go to local charities.

The weather was fine, despite forecasts, and hundreds came along and had a great time.

The total taking on the day came to over £11500 and the details are below.

The Fête Committee would like to extend a hearty thank-you to all the stallholders who gave their time and enthusiasm to make the day such a success.

How it's organized

It's organized by Datchworth Village Fête Committee, an ad-hoc group of local volunteers who, together with other helpers contribute about 1000 man-hours to planning and running each Fête.

It's non profit-making, and the committee is neither a commercial enterprise nor a registered charity.  Its funds are held at Barclays Bank. The would-be profits are paid to local charities, mainly All Saints' Church and Datchworth Village Hall.

We're seriously under-manned and seek the time, energy and enthusiasm of local people for this surprisingly rewarding activity.  Becoming involved, either on the Committee or as a helper is an excellent way of making new friends.

Without such help there would be no fête.

Notes for 2008

• In addition to the above we have so far received £772 in payment for advertisements in the brochure
• Bouncy castle and mini bouncy castle were combined under the former
• Coconut Shy and Crockery Smash were combined under the former
• White elephant details:  bricabrac=£508.50, clothes=£146.25, toys=£185.14
• Misc includes monies handed in late or found and minor corrections
• Nett Takings here means Gross Takings minus float but not taking account of cost of merchandise. By contrast Profit and Loss uses Gross Takings