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Extravaganza

Our annual fête and fundraiser

Music. Food. Family fun.

Saturday 11 July · Noon–5pm

The Meadowbrook pool, community building and bunting

What’s on

  • Music
  • BBQ
  • Games
  • Stalls
  • Football tournament
  • Dog show
  • Bouncy castles
DateSaturday 11 July
TimeNoon–5pm
WhereMeadowbrook, Shinners Bridge, Dartington
Volunteer to help

Our annual fête and fundraiser returns — a whole afternoon of music, food and family fun across the Meadowbrook site, raising money for the community pool we're working to bring back. Save the date, and get in touch if you can help.

The Extravaganza is our biggest day of the year - a whole afternoon of music, food and family fun, and our annual fundraiser for the community swimming pool we're working to bring back.

There's something for everyone on the day:

  • Dog show - bring your four-legged friend along - Canceled due risk to hot paws
  • DJs - Tunes from Ru and Chris 12-3 (raffle at 4) then Nursey grime
  • Football tournaments - sponsored by Aspect Deco. Contact Totnes and Dartington FC (early start)
  • Games and stalls
  • Bouncy castles from Totnes Castles
  • Frazoo - 12 - 3 an exciting and educational animal experience, featuring ​talks and handling sessions with a variety of reptiles and invertebrates
  • Sparkly magic from Alexia Love 12:30 - 2
  • Family saunas with Somewhere Sauna cold plunge and story telling from Mica Sinclair 12:30, 1 and 1:30. - all income from ticket sales goes straight to the pool project. Book now
  • Wacky Races - Fun and games on the Bike track and MUGA. Thanks to KOM Cycle coaching.
  • Raffle - Prize announcements coming soon.
  • Hair colouring
  • Massage - From KOM 12-2, Sabrina Hall 2-5
  • Cake sale - let us know if you'd like to donate a cake
  • BBQ - run by Volunteers
  • Pizza from Pizzalogica
  • Kebabs from The Big Kababski
  • Drinks from Things Happen Here
  • About the Pool & The DRA - come and share your thoughts on the future of Meadowbrook and the pool

Can you lend a hand?

We rely on volunteers to make the day happen, and we'd love your help. We're looking for people to:

  • Help man the stalls
  • Run the BBQ
  • Help set up in the morning and pack down at the end
  • Deliver leaflets to spread the word

Even an hour or two makes a real difference. Email the team and we'll find you a spot.

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