Stoke Gifford’s popular Village Fête returns on Bank Holiday Friday 3rd June, following a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event takes place between 2pm and 5pm at the Trust Grounds, North Road. There will be music, entertainment, donkey rides, bouncy castles, teacup rides, stalls, sideshows, games and refreshments.
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Date for Stoke Gifford Village Fête announced
The Stoke Gifford Trust Committee has announced that the 2022 Village Fête will take place on Friday 3rd June. This is the Friday of the extended Spring Bank Holiday and Platinum Jubilee weekend. The event will take place from 2pm to 5pm at the Trust Grounds, North Road BS34 8PE.
Continue readingFête enjoyed by all, despite the rain showers
Bank Holiday Monday (27th May) saw the annual Stoke Gifford Fête take place in the Trust Grounds, North Road. There was an excellent turnout, with an estimated 1,500 people attending the event, which included a fun dog show and (new for this year) donkey rides. Although the strong winds and rain meant the inflatable slide and bouncy castle had to
Continue readingBank holiday village fête set to draw the crowds
The annual Stoke Gifford Village Fête will be held at the Trust Grounds, North Road [BS34 8PE], from 2pm to 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th May 2019, writes Tanya Booth of the Stoke Gifford Trust. This year there will be traditional rides, bouncy castles, donkey rides, entertainer Marky Jay, barbecue, tea and cake, side shows, craft stalls and much
Continue readingAnnual fête deemed a success by organisers
On Monday 28th May, the Stoke Gifford Fête took place in the Trust Grounds, North Road. It had been a weekend of trepidation for the organisers as they hoped that the thunderstorms would all be over for the big day. Luckily, the rain held off and the fete had a large turnout. Dave Addison, chair of the Stoke Gifford Trust,
Continue readingFive-day funfair comes to Little Stoke Park
Local residents have five days to enjoy a family funfair that opens tonight (Wednesday 14th May) in Little Stoke Park. The attraction includes large and small rides, along with game and refreshment stalls. Opening times are as follows: Wednesday to Friday (14th to 16th May): 5pm-9pm Saturday 17th May: 1pm-9pm Sunday 18th May: 1pm-6pm Photo: Funfair at Little Stoke Park
Continue readingFunfair now open in Little Stoke Park
Local residents have four days to enjoy a funfair that opened tonight in Little Stoke Park. Described by the parish council as a “small fun fair”, the attraction nonetheless includes dodgems, a ghost train and a number of other rides, as well as attractions for smaller children. Opening times advertised by the council are : Thursday 16th May: 6pm-9pm Friday
Continue readingDiamond Jubilee Fête draws the crowds
The local community came out in force to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the recent Stoke Gifford Fête held on Monday 4th June. An article on the Stoke Gifford Parish Council website reports: “The event was a great success an a good afternoon was had by all. The event was organised by the Stoke Gifford Trust Committee with support
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