News and Photos of our Event

What a wonderful day!  Our visitors seemed to be having a great time despite the heat and we raised a just over £30,000 towards a new roof for Holy Cross Church, Bignor.

Sadly we were unable to safely hold the Dog Agility Demonstration or Dog Show but despite the heat several teams battled in the Tug of War.

Visitors enjoyed lovely music from Petworth Town Band, delicious food from our Stable Cafe and lots of interesting stalls including Raffle, Tombola and Silent Auction with exciting Lots.

Children had fun on the games and Punch & Judy.  Classic cars set the scene at beautiful Bignor Park with its lovely gardens in peak condition at this time of year.

Thank you to everyone who came along, helped and contributed in so many ways – we do appreciate you all!

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information for Visitors

PLEASE NOTE:  In the event of very high temperatures on the day sadly it will be necessary to cancel both the Dog Show & Dog Agility for the safety of all dogs.

We hope you will come along anyway and enjoy all the other attractions – we will provide plenty of dog water and ask that you don’t leave animals in your car.

 

Latest News

We are delighted to announce that Langham Brewery have agreed to sponsor our Tug of War and are supplying some kegs of their delicious beer!

 

 

Exciting list of Lots now available to view under Silent Auction!

You can place bids before the event by emailing Philip Harvey at pvascot1@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Programme of Events

Entertainment at the Fete 2026

 

 

 

   

 

Mike Elvin is a very experienced entertainer who has honed his craft to become a wonderful performer.  Not only does he bring you a first class Punch and Judy Show he is  also skilled in allied arts such as balloon modelling and magic.  Punch and Judy is a traditional show that goes back over 300 years and has evolved over the years.  Originally it began with actors playing the characters to adults before it became puppets.  But now we know it as a children/family entertainment.  It brings fun and humour with its unique entertainment that will have children laughing and calling out in a very interactive way.

 

 

We are delighted to announce that Fishbourne Men Morris Dancers are going to join us again this year.

 

 

 

Fun Dog Show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  In the event of very high temperatures on the day sadly it will be necessary to cancel both the Dog Show & Dog Agility for the safety of all dogs.

We hope you will come along anyway and enjoy all the other attractions – we will provide plenty of dog water and ask that you don’t leave animals in your car.

 

 

 

 

The Fun Dog Show is organised, sponsored and will be judged by:

Mark Bridger-Pescott
BCCSDip.DogBhv, BCCSDip.AdvCanBhv(DIS), ADip CBM (DIS) Level 6, MISAP
Bone Canis – Chartered Canine Behaviourist

£2.50 entry per class except Best in Show

The winner of each class will qualify for free entry to Best in Show.

There is no pre-registration and entry fees will be taken as each competitor enters the ring.

We have some generous prizes kindly donated by our sponsor Bone Canis.

Classes

  1. Cutest Puppy (up to 6 months of age)

  2. Best Expression

  3. Prettiest Bitch

  4. Most Handsome Dog

  5. Best Veteran

  6. Best Condition

  7. Cleverest Dog

  8. Waggiest Tail

  9. Best Rescue

  10. Best in Show

 

Disclaimer:

Members of the public will be responsible for the health, welfare and care of their own dogs at the Fete and during our Fun Dog Show.

Please only bring dogs that are fully vaccinated and not in season or unwell.

We will provide a shady area for dogs and plenty of fresh drinking water.

 

Silent Auction

 

 

You can place bids before the event by emailing Philip Harvey at pvascot1@gmail.com

On the day come to the Silent Auction Stall at the front of Bignor House and place your bids for the following exciting lots:

 

An overnight stay at the White Horse Inn, Sutton, West Sussex
Garden consultation with Henrietta Gentilli
Reflexology session
A photograph by Nicholas Gentilli
Thai massage session
A sunrise spa experience for 2 people at the Park House Hotel, Bepton near Midhurst
A days sailing for up to four people in the Solent
A tour of Burton Mill for up to 8 people + milling demo + cream tea
Dine at the halfway bridge
Fishing session at Duncton Mill trout fishery
Iced Christmas cake
4 tickets to Mumford and Sons in Hyde Park on 4th July
2 entry tickets to Arundel castle
Voucher from The Pig, Madehurst
A round of golf for 4 at Goodwood Golf club
Mill Yard Wild Sauna
Fishing for 2 at Mill Farm, Bury
2 tickets for Saturday at Goodwood Revival
Deer stalking in the South Downs
Dine at Mystique Masala restaurant in Petworth
Dinner for 2 at The White Horse, Sutton
A load of Barlavington logs
One night midweek stay in the Shepherd’s hut at the garden house
Flight in a gipsy moth plane
Clinic 51 Treatment Consultation
Bicycle + dog trailer
Smythsons travel wallet
Starter bagpipe
Hardback copy of Concorde signed by Mike Bannister, Former Concorde Chief Pilot for British Airways
An original painting by local Graffham watercolour & oil artist, Susan Hill.

 

GRAND RAFFLE 2026
 
Raising funds for maintenance of our five ancient Church Buildings
Draw to take place at the Fete, Bignor Park on Sunday 24th May 2026 at 4:30pm
 
1st PRIZE: £250
 
2nd PRIZE: £100
 
3rd PRIZE: Bottle of Champagne and Perello Olives donated by Hennings Wine Merchants
A pair of beautiful cushions donated by Sofas and Stuff
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Breakfast for two at Fittleworth Stores Cafe
Hamper of Mediterranean Goodies
60 minute treatment with Lucy Anne Reflexology
A selection of books donated by Petworth Bookshop
Voucher for Ashavan Beauty Salon
Wine and Cheese Hamper
Voucher for Charlie’s Farm Shop
 
Fun for Children

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  Punch & Judy

  Coconut Shy

  Welly Wanging

  Egg Throwing

  Golf Putting

  Splat the Rat

  Lucky Lollies and more…..

Exciting Stalls

Books

Bric-a-brac

Aladdin’s Cave Antiques

Tombola with super prizes for Adults and Children

Bignor Bakes – cakes & homemade produce

Plants

Vintage Clothes

Bignor Park Organic Apple Juice

Hand-painted Art & Crafts

Jewellery, Shoes and Handbags from Miranda

Pottery by Evi Machova

Ralph Clee Furniture

Dog Accessories from The Pesky Squirrel

Charlotte Johnston Floral

La Roche L’Abeille – Magnesium Rescue Salts

Wrought Iron Plant Supports and Bird Feeders from Andy Beadsley

Country Artisan Interiors

Classic Car Display

A display of classic cars kindly brought along by private owners.

Langham Brewery Tug of War

Tug Of War – come and join a team

 

1345  Tug of War Selection

1400 Tug of War (First Pull)

 

 
 
 
4 TEAMS:
 
THE BURTON PARK & BARLAVINGTON BULLDOGS
THE BIGNOR BANDITS
THE COATES CONQUERORS
THE SUTTON SLAYERS
 

Food & Drink

Bar – offering a range of alcoholic and soft drinks including Pimms, Langhams Hip Hop and Session beer

 

Stables Cafe – freshly brewed tea and coffee, delicious home made sandwiches, cakes, snacks and soft drinks

 

Sophie’s Kitchen – Burgers, Hot dogs, Pulled pork rolls with stuffing & apple sauce

 

De Luca’s Ice cream

 

Information for Volunteers and Donors

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS

 

Antiques urgently needed for Aladdin’s Cave – contact Catherine Corfield for drop-off information – 07341 441277 or catherine.corfield@hotmail.co.uk

 

The Hort Soc would be grateful for any plant donations to be brought to Bignor Park by 10am on the day and left next to the Hort Soc table – if anyone is unable to bring plants on the day please can they contact John Collis (01798 869204  johncollis41@gmail.com )

 

 

 

 

Bignor Bakehouse stall need your home made produce – cakes, jams, marmalade etc.
Please let Jo Scott (07976 432172 jo@joannascott.co.uk) know what you can supply.

Tombola need bottles of wine, spirits, toiletries, soaps, candles and bath oils.
Please deliver to Debbie Puttock (07970 756536 diput417@gmail.com) or Ali Cook (07763 971713 alifcook88@gmail.com)

Stable Cafe need your cakes.  
Please contact Isobel Hill-Smith (07788 871091 isobel.hillsmith@btinternet.com).

Vintage Clothing in good condition only is needed by Annabel Seal (07870 666635 annabel@yapart.co.uk)

Bric a brac would be pleased to receive items of good quality – contact Penny Murray (07947 527107 pennymurray@me.com)

Childrens Games need some extra helpers – contact Lucie Patrick (07789 175998 luciepatrick@icloud.com)Many thanks for the efforts you are all making.

 

 

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