Steeton Court Nursing Home is appealing to local businesses and community supporters for raffle prize donations ahead of its upcoming Alice in Wonderland Summer Fete on Saturday 12th September, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
All proceeds raised from the raffle will go directly into the residents’ fund, which funds additional trips out, live entertainment, and enriching experiences for residents throughout the year.
In addition to prize donations, residents and team members warmly invite the wider community to mark their calendars, spread the word, and join in for a magical afternoon. The event is completely open to all with free entry for everyone.
Generous donations have already begun pouring in from supportive local partners and businesses, with an exciting range of prizes up for grabs, including:
- Main Prize: A showstopper cake custom-designed and baked by the home’s kitchen team
- A £100 voucher courtesy of Shepherd’s Partnership
- A £50 Amazon voucher kindly donated by TC Bibby Clinical Waste
- A free 2-hour car valet from David Fishwicks
- 2 Flip Out Children’s Trampoline Park Vouchers
- Various other local attraction tickets and prizes
“Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and our annual summer fete is always a highlight of the year for them,” said event organisers Kirstie Beard and Sarah Oddy. “We are reaching out to local businesses and our wonderful community to ask for support with raffle prize donations. Every penny raised goes directly into our residents’ fund, enabling us to arrange extra trips out, live entertainment, and special experiences throughout the year. Whether you can donate a prize, help spread the word, or join us on the day, your support means the world to us all.”
Taking place from 1.30pm to 4.30pm on 12th September, the Alice in Wonderland-themed fete promises an afternoon filled with traditional summer fun and entertainment for all ages. Celebrations begin at 1.30pm with Charlotte’s Dance Group performing an enchanting dance routine. From 2.00pm to 3.00pm, visitors can enjoy Diggie’s Den White Rabbit Experience outside on the patio, while Alice’s Afternoon Tea will be served directly to guests from 2.30pm onwards. Ukulele Entertainment will keep the lively atmosphere going from 2.30pm to 4.30pm with feel-good songs and summer vibes, leading up to the grand Raffle Draw at 3.30pm. Throughout the afternoon, guests can also enjoy face painting, tombola, games, raffle stalls, and much more.
Raffle tickets are now on sale at Steeton Court, priced at £2 a strip; please speak to Activity Coordinator Kirstie to purchase yours. Raffle prize donations can be dropped off directly at Steeton Court Nursing Home or arranged by contacting the team directly.
Residents and staff look forward to welcoming neighbours, friends, and families for a memorable community gathering.
