After three years of having to cancel its annual Easter Fete, the Patonga Beach Progress Association has decided to stage a Spring Fete on Saturday, October 1.
Association acting Secretary, Helena Boden, said the 2020 Easter event was cancelled due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.
“We just didn’t feel right holding it the next two years because of COVID, but now we’re excited to hold this inaugural Spring Fete,” she said.
“We will have lots of great stalls of interest for the whole family.
“There will of course be a fabulous cake stall, along with lots of great books at the book stall.
“You can fossick around for interesting finds at the white elephant stall, shop for yummy chocolates at the Chocolate Wheel, and the kids will enjoy a special jumping castle and a game of inflatable basketball.”
Boden said there would be a barbecue on site, along with many other stallholders.
She said not being able to hold the Easter fundraiser for three years had been a blow to the association’s fundraising efforts.
Money raised goes to various community projects, including improvements at the Progress Hall.
“We’ve replaced the kitchen and have other improvements in mind,” Boden said.
“Improvements to the hall make it more appealing for commercial rental to different groups and for private functions.
“We also use funds for a variety of community projects and events around Patonga.”
The fair kicks off at 9am at the Patonga Progress Hall in Brisk St and runs until 1pm, rain, hail or shine.
Source:
Media release, Sep 26
Patonga Progress Association