Fete Brings Community Together
Charlotte Straker Fete Brings Community Together
The Charlotte Straker Fete proved to be a tremendous success this weekend, with residents, relatives, friends, volunteers and members of the local community coming together for an enjoyable afternoon of fun and fundraising.
Although the weather was a little windy, it certainly didn’t dampen spirits, and we were delighted to welcome so many visitors to Charlotte Straker House. Guests enjoyed browsing a variety of stalls, trying their luck on the tombola, sampling delicious homemade cakes, taking part in games, and spending time with friends old and new.
The event was officially opened by local councillor Nick Oliver alongside The Charlotte Straker Project Chair of Trustees, Berenice Groves, who welcomed everyone and thanked the community for their continued support.
Berenice said “Events like our annual fete are a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community and the incredible support we receive throughout the year. Charlotte Straker House has always been at the heart of the community, and it is heartwarming to see so many people coming together to support our residents and help us continue enhancing life within our home. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and contributed to making the day such a success.”
The fete was a true community effort and would not have been possible without the dedication of our fantastic volunteers. From helping with the set-up and running stalls on the day to baking an array of delicious treats, their hard work and enthusiasm were invaluable.
Special thanks also go to everyone who generously donated prizes for the tombola, cakes for the cake sale, and items for the popular handbag stall. Your kindness and support helped make the event such a success.
We would also like to extend our thanks to Ian Wylie for capturing the afternoon through his wonderful photographs, helping us preserve so many special memories from the day.
Together, the fete raised over £1,500 for the Development Fund, which will help continue enhancing life at Charlotte Straker House for residents now, and in the future.
Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, donated, and helped make this year’s fete such a memorable occasion. We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
