The Motcombe Village Fête is an important community event, fostering positive relationships between different groups and helps people to feel more connected to their neighbours, environment, local businesses and local area. It is not-for-profit and all the money raised is given back to local charities and organisations. In 2022, 15 good causes such as the village hall, the youth group, the local school and the women’s refuge benefited from the festivities.
Master of Ceremonies
James Saumarez our Greatest Showman
It is hard to say exactly how widely the positive ripple effect spreads, but the benefits are felt near and far.
The Villager
We will be showcasing the brilliant Clock Hall, filled to bursting with beautiful bunting and cream teas – hosted and managed by the wonderful Motcombe Community Shop team.
2023 Programme of Events
| MIDDAY | Fete opens |
| 12.15 | Shaftesbury Choir |
| 1pm | Grand opening by Motcombe Primary School |
| 1.30pm | Port Regis Gymnastics Display |
| 1.30-2.30pm | “Your own Dog” Crufts Show |
| 2pm | Music from Georgina & Ella / Blandford Ukulele Group Workshop |
| 2.30pm | Kids’ comedy by professional comedian, Duncan Oakley |
| 3.15pm | The Motcombe Games |
| 4.15pm | Music from ‘Far From Hell’ & Nadia |
| 4.15pm | Hawk Display |
| 4.30pm | Scarecrow Winners announced & Raffle prizes |
| 5pm | Grand Tug-O-War |
| 5.30pm | It’s a wrap (for the Fete) |
| 6pm | Music / Bar / Pizza |
| 6.30pm | Johnny Wild & the Broken Hearts |
| 7.30pm | Jamarca |
| 8.30pm | Loose Connections |
ANIMALS
From Falcons to Fox-Terriers, Alpacas to snails we’ve got it all going on this year! No village fête is complete without barking dogs, prancing Alpacas, slippery snails and the cry of a well-trained super speeding Harrier Hawk.
Speaking of speed… we have rounded up a selection of the finest racing snails this country has ever witnessed – blink and you may miss them! A highlight of the day.
Mere Falconry promises to put on an extraordinary display. Their birds are always in tip-top condition and never fail to put on an agile, professional show.
Lastly our superb canine friends.
All dogs are welcome here (on a lead please). Dog bowls provided.
Other information
| Information Point: | By the Pavilion. |
| First Aid: | Right next door to the Information Point. |
| Car Park: | Please don‘t leave valuables, dogs, children inside your car – if you do that’s at your own risk. Disabled parking is to the left of the hall as you come in. |
| Lost & Found: | We’ll do our best at the Information Point. |
| Safety Disclaimer: | Motcombe Memorial Hall Management Committee seeks to ensure appropriate Health & Safety standards with all fête activities. However, inappropriate use of these activities could result in injury, so please comply with any instructions you are given by the supervisor of the activity. Please consider your own personal fitness and assess the risk. |
| Allergens: | Food will be prepared by volunteers and local businesses and we advise that it may contain or have been prepared in a kitchen where allergens are present. Please ask stall holders for further information. |
| Toilets: | Located in the pavilion. |
| Litter: | Please use the bins we put out this morning. |