Saturday, 11th July 2026 — 2pm onwards // The St Margaret of Antioch’s Church Fete is proudly celebrating the church, parish businesses, schools and clubs, bringing everyone together for a fun afternoon of food, music, tombola, raffle, plants, crafts, and refreshments, and is also a chance for people to get together and have a catch up. Any money raised at this fete, as well as going towards continued maintenance of the church building, will also go towards new social activities and events aimed at all ages, taking place on different days and times to try and accommodate people’s busy lives.
Fun for all the family at the St Margaret of Antioch’s Church Fete
The St Margaret of Antioch’s Church Fete is proudly celebrating the church, parish businesses, schools and clubs, bringing everyone together for a fun afternoon of food, music, tombola, raffle, plants, crafts, and refreshments, and is also a chance for people to get together and have a catch up.
Any money raised at this fete, as well as going towards continued maintenance of the church building, will also go towards new social activities and events aimed at all ages, taking place on different days and times to try and accommodate people’s busy lives.
Hope to see you there!

When
Saturday, 11th July 2026 — 2pm onwards
Where
St Margaret of Antioch’s Church, 6 Church Lane, Toppesfield CO9 4DR
Cost
FREE ADMISSION!
We look forward to seeing you there!

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