Whether you are a part of a school, church, youth, sporting or other community organisation you will be an extremely lucky puppy if you are not always seeking more money and/or resources.

So, how often does your committee wheel out that old, "No worries Cobber, let's have a fete", line? And what makes a successful fete, anyway?

To me, aside from raising much needed funds, a fete is the opportunity for a wide variety of people with a broad range of interests and skills to enjoy each others company while working toward a common goal.

It represents a part of the glue that bonds a community or organisation.

Never forget that while Fate happens, Fetes are created.

In this series we are going to explore some of the elements that will make your fete stand out from the others including:-

• Planning and organisation
  How to organise a successful fete
• Advertising and promotion
  How to promote a successful fete
• setting up
  How to set up a successful fete
• Business community help
  How to get your local business community to help create a successful fete
• What to sell
  Great product ideas to ensure a successful fete
• All the fun of the fete
  Great tips to help your customers make your fete successful
• Collecting goods for a Successful Fete

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