This is a copy of a page from 2001. It chronicles in part the birth of the children's playground and gives a flavour of the energy, organisation, and determination involved. It doesn't spell out who "we" were - but there are clues. However, WE (that is grandparents, parents, and children) are grateful.

Play Ground Fund Raising 2001                Back to Playground  

We feel that the facilities on the Recreation Ground could use some additions, especially for the younger children under the age of 12. Rather than sitting down, we have arranged a number of fund raising events. Should enough funds be accumulated, we would also like to achieve something for the older children as well.

Planned Events (Including pictures and details from those already run)

All Year
Plant and Produce stall in Lowfields or Harlton Road, Little Eversden
Come buy cheap plants and produce - or donate your spares for someone else to purchase. Other stall locations also required - call Heather on 262937 if you can help

Eversden Computer Supplies; Get your Computer supplies locally at very good prices and help the fund raising cause. Raised over £60 so far. Batteries also available!

8th February Jumble Sale
Around Easter Easter Egg Hunt
28th June Lowfields Walk About; huge success a couple of years ago, due for a repeat with some new ideas and entertainments
December Santa's Grotto and Christmas Fair
There will be others, so please keep a watch.
Pictures and details from the events run to-date
2nd December 2000 Santa's Grotto & Christmas fair at the village Hall on December 2nd.  
10th September 2000 Cake Stall ran at Wimpole Hall, raised £100
9th August 2000 Bouncy Afternoon; Described as a 'village afternoon' and raised £650. 
27th June 2000 Fashion ShowClick HERE for pictures! Raised £485
April 14th 2001 Easter Egg hunt including stalls, bouncy castle and refreshments - Click HERE for pictures. Raised £124
April 27th 2001 Quiz night at the Village Hall. Teams of six at £5 per head to including a buffet supper. Click HERE for pictures. Raised £174
June 30th 2001 Lowfields Walk About; a lovely summers day spent in Lowfields, Little Eversden. The street was lined with stalls and games, we also had a bouncy castle, car rides, and an Internet cafe! This was all finished off with a superb BBQ. Click HERE for pictures. Raised £1066
July 30th 2001 Music / Sweet Quiz; Kept a lot of people up at night thinking of those answers! Many thanks to Linda Bains who raised £222. Results  - Click HERE, original Questions Click HERE 
August 19th 2001 Bouncy Days; The sun was that hot it occasionally perspired! Despite this a grand sum of £142 was raised. Pictures will arrive shortly. Click HERE for the pictures!
November 2nd 2001 Quiz night at the Village Hall. A good turnout raising just over £250
December 8th 2001 Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto. Another successful event. This time we managed a brass band and mulled wine as well to raise £650
30th January 2002 Colour Quiz; Another successful quiz. Click HERE for the answers
23rd February 2002 Jumble Sale; previously run by Val Weston who has decided to hand-over reins to the fund-raisers. Raised £1300.
30th March 2002 Easter Egg Hunt; The Easter Bunny had to send out for more eggs this year - such was the demand on this pleasant day that saw most of the village come for a tea and chat. Raised £355
10th May 2002 Quiz Night. Another well attended event - more people than ever!! Raised £380
May 2002 Oxfam Walk; Raised £291 selling Refreshments to the Oxfam walkers
May 2002 Grant; Fossey Trust have kindly agreed to fund the Rubber Matting Safety surface
June 2002 Car Treasure Hunt; A lovely event starting and finishing at the Wheatsheaf with a gentle drive around the countryside! Raised £138
27th July 2002 Car Boot; Two Galaxy cars descended on Oakington Car Boot Sale and raised £255
July 2002 3-Part Quiz; Another brain teaser, raised over £80 - Click HERE for the answers
25th August 2002 Fun Day; What a fantastic day - started with a Car Boot sale and finished with Scalextric racing. Raised over £270 pounds! PS: Pictures of the Scalextric bit (& hire details!!) at www.PartyBouncers.com
29th September 2002 Picture Day; A wonderful day at the village hall with the Video and PC-ROM on sale. Raised £220 - Video's and PC-ROM's still for sale - contact Heather.
11th October 2002 Quiz Night. Another successful night. Raised £219
23rd November Dance; A fantastic evening with Derek Blatch and his 60's & 70's music. Raised £161
7th December 2002 Christmas Fair & Santa's Grotto; this has become a regular favourite now where the kids can get to see Santa without queuing. A great turn out with everyone having fun.
Donations We have received donations from many people and organisations - thank you. These include but are not limited to; Eversden Players, Eversden Computer Club, Jubilee Committee, Millennium Committee

We need your support!