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Summer Fete

Hundreds of people turned out for Birmingham St Mary’s spectacular summer fete on Saturday (July 17), enjoying an afternoon of family attractions ranging from eye-catching Star Wars characters to a novelty dog show.  

The fete, now in its 29th year, has become a firm fixture in south Birmingham’s summer calendar. And the 2010 event is on course to raise £5,300 for the Hospice, which provides vital palliative care to people with life-limiting illnesses from Birmingham and Sandwell. 

Fete organiser Jo Proudler said she was delighted with the estimated 500-strong turnout for the event, which was opened by Birmingham’s Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Michael Wilkes at the Hospice’s base in Selly Park. 

Jo said: “It looked hit and miss with the weather all week but thankfully we dropped lucky and Saturday stayed warm and dry apart from a brief shower at the beginning. We are really happy with the numbers of people attending, who I’m sure all had a really good day.”  

She added: “In addition to the fun atmosphere generated, we are set to raise £5,300 from this event, thanks to the continued wonderful support from the community. I would like to thank the 100 or so volunteers who helped make the fete possible and the public for turning out and supporting Birmingham St Mary’s.”

For information about the 2011 fete, please contact Jo at: joanne.proudler@bsmh.org.uk, or on: 0121 4721191