Yeovil Fundraising events page for Charlton Farms.

14/02/2024

2024 event update.

After a lot of thought and recent family events, we have decided not to go forward with this year's Family Fun Day event.

Samantha and her family have a long year ahead with surgeries, appointments and recovery journeys. With me working full time and Samantha having her hands full, it wouldn't be doable to organise this year.

We are sorry for the disappointment, however, we are open to any ideas regarding other ways to raise funds for Charlton Farms. Whether its helping you set something up, fundraising and so on.

Please keep Lewis and his family in your thoughts.

05/10/2023

Firstly I'd like to say a Huge thank you to everyone involved, all those who attended and everyone who contributed towards the final total. My apologies for the delay, we had to track down some rogue payments.

The total is in and we are super happy with the amount raised. The weather wasn't on our side but you all came down and made it amazing!
After taking out small payment fees for entertainment, the final total is:

£1,461.41.

That's a total of £4817.47 over the past 3 events since our first one in 2020.

03/09/2023

Where was this weather last weekend!!

We are meant to be going into one of my favourite cosy seasons and instead we have 28° looking down on us all week 🫣
At least it's nice weather for the kids returning to school! Good luck to you all!

Anything like me, you'll be excited to go back to work 😅

We are waiting on the final count and then we hope to post this year's amount.

28/08/2023

Huge thank you to Tasha Louise Hodge who took these wonderful photos on the day.
I managed to avoid being in every single one of them 🤣 However she got some stunning photos of the entertainment, stalls and bubble fun.

Please follow the link below to her page and show it some love:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063860138186

27/08/2023

Tired doesn't cover it 😅

So after getting home I crashed out and slept for 12hrs 🫣
I've no doubt Samantha and the rest of our family who helped on the day, did the same.
To top it off Lewis and his friends from the elms came to join us too 😭😍 (yes I got very emotional😅)

Normally we would have a break now and set to plan for next year. However my nephew is in need of a serious operation in which may result in him staying in hospital & rehabilitation for upto a year with Samantha.
Due to this, we may have to give 2024 fundraiser a miss.

However we are hoping to find other ways to fundraise throughout the year. This could be helped by all of you in some ways. % of takings donated, small gatherings to raise awareness and money, maybe even taking some of the pressure so we can do small events during the year.

Until we know more, we will start thinking dates and possible venue options just incase.
Thank you again to EVERYONE who came along and made yesterday an absolute blast (even with the rain) 🫣

26/08/2023

Huge thank you to everyone who attended before, during and after the rain today!
It was all go from the start and some of you even saw out the rain with us 🫣

We would like to say a huge thank you to all the stall holders, vendors, entertainers and volunteers and visitors who came along and made it a huge success. We wouldn't be able to do it each year if it was for all of you!

Please feel free to share below any photos and thoughts you've got from the day.

25/08/2023

Bring your change.

Some stalls and vendors will have a card machine but entry and most of the stalls are CASH ONLY.

We encourage you all to bring SMALL change and notes to take part in the stalls, rides, bouncy castles and the raffle.

25/08/2023

25/08/2023

**Update for tomorrow**

So the weather is looking positive for most of tomorrow, HOWEVER, we have made sure we have covered ourselves just in case.
So after some sharing, grovelling and begging..... We have two extra shelters!!

So be sure to bring your blankets, light weight coats and your change because we are definitely still a go for tomorrow.
There is the option for indoor space from 12, however I think we will be just fine either way.

A lot has gone in tomorrow's event with help from local businesses, friends and family. Please remember we are a family run event with a few volunteers on the day. We want to avoid any repeats of last year's abuse at the gates. Payment is at the gate to enter and ALL funds raised are for Charlton Farms Children's Hospice Southwest.

Please comment below if you have any questions.

24/08/2023

Chelles crafty creations is just one of the small businesses joining us on Saturday. She has a wide variety of items available and I'm looking forward to seeing what she has in store for you all.

Please follow the link below to her business group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/650390522822869/?ref=share

24/08/2023

I NEED HELP!

Do any of my friends have any gazebos I can borrow for Saturday? The plan is to put them side by side to make shelter for the kids entertainment and the kids!
I've asked around business wise and nothing is available. I know I've some small business owners on my FB and I'm really hoping some of you will step forward and help 🫣

I've made it public, so please share locally.

23/08/2023

Met office is looking promising with maybe a slight drizzle 🫣

We will still be going ahead as planned, just be sure to bring a coat or brolly just in case.
There is indoor seating from 12 where we will move some of the entertainment if necessary.
Unfortunately we can't re-arrange due to the start of football season.

Look forward to seeing you all there!

23/08/2023

Another busy morning doing last minute prep for this weekend.

This game is such a fun and simple game for the little ones. Everyone is a winner because you get to keep your chosen lolly but find the lucky red stick and you win an extra prize.

Just 30p a go, why not try your luck 🤷🏻‍♀️

23/08/2023

Prepare for all weather!

As Saturday is fast approaching, we are very aware that the weather may not be on our side this year. However that won't stop us from setting up, putting on a good day and welcoming you all along.

We've back up space for our entertainment and loads for everyone! Don't forget to pack your blankets so the kids can sit down and enjoy the show by Pinkie Parties who will be with us for an hour from 11.

Don't let a little rain spoil your day 🙂
(Be we won't).

22/08/2023

Our second line up for baked goodies is Occasional Bakes (link below)
Their page is filled to the brim with beautiful homemade cakes for all occasions. We are super looking forward to seeing what this small business has for us. Not forgetting we must do some taste testing of our own on the day 🥰

Follow the link below and give their page a follow:

https://www.facebook.com/occasional.bakes1

22/08/2023

We are lucky again to have two bakers attend our event this year.
Both small businesses have a wide variety available on the day.

Baked by Danni is the first of two bakers booked in for our event and we can't wait to see all her goodies up for grabs! They have been tried and tested by us all 🫣
Here is the list for the day!

22/08/2023

We are excited to welcome back Rachel's Candy Shop this year.

Every year she brings along an amazing spread of goodies for everyone and I can't wait to see what she has for us this year.
Be sure to follow the link below to her page and give it some support.

https://www.facebook.com/rachy3076

21/08/2023

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082026247481

The little crafting corner will be joining us on the day and we are excited to see what they have in store for us on the day. Here's a sneak peak at their goodies 😍
Be sure to give them a follow and show them some love.