Shipbourne School PTA

05/07/2026

💙 THANK YOU, SHIPBOURNE! 💙

What an incredible day we had yesterday at the Shipbourne Primary School Summer Fete! ☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time before, during and after the event to make it such a success. From planning and setting up, to running stalls, serving food and drinks, packing away and everything in between – this simply wouldn’t happen without the dedication of our wonderful PTA, volunteers, school staff and families. Your hard work is truly appreciated.

We would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the local businesses and supporters who so generously donated prizes for our raffle. Your kindness and generosity helped make this year’s raffle bigger and better than ever, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued support of our school.

A special thank you to Once Upon a Wish Events for their fantastic entertainment. The pirate and princess had all the little ones smiling and completely captivated – it was wonderful to see so many happy faces enjoying the performances.

Another huge thank you goes to our fantastic reptile team National Centre for Reptile Welfare for returning once again with their amazing display. It is always one of the most popular attractions of the day, and we’re delighted they’ll be joining us again next year! 🦎🐍

A big thank you as well to Ken, who organises the Stop Thomas stall year on year – it’s always a firm favourite and something our children absolutely love.

Finally, thank you to everyone who came along to support our Summer Fete. Whether you bought raffle tickets, enjoyed a burger from the BBQ, had your face painted, braved the crockery smash, met the reptiles, treated yourself to an ice cream or simply came to enjoy the atmosphere, your support means so much.

Events like this are only possible because of our amazing community. We hope you had as much fun as we did and created some wonderful summer memories with us.

Thank you for making another Shipbourne Summer Fete one to remember – we can’t wait to do it all again next year! 💙☀️🎉

Port Lympne Safari park Godstone Farm Ightham Mote Penshurst Place & Gardens Emmetts Garden Havet Restaurant Tonbridge Tonbridge Leisure Centre Larkfield Leisure Centre Hollywood Bowl Tunbridge Wells Clipnclimb Drusillas Park Rock UK - Carroty Wood Poultwood Golf Course The Chaser Inn Jonty's Little Feasts

05/07/2026

Thank you so much for joining us again and agreeing to return next year…. 🦎 🐍 🙏

04/07/2026

🌞🎉 STOP SCROLLING… TODAY’S THE DAY! THE SHIPBOURNE SUMMER FETE IS HERE! 🎉🌞

If you’re wondering what to do today, we’ve got you covered! Grab the family and head to Shipbourne Primary School Summer Fete for a brilliant day of fun, laughter and summer sunshine.

📍 Shipbourne Primary School
🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm

✨ What’s waiting for you…

🎭 Live entertainment from Once Upon a Wish at 12pm - they’ll have all the kids having the best time
🦎 Reptile handling – get up close with some incredible reptiles!
🎨 Children’s face painting
🍦 Ice cream van
🍔 Quality BBQ serving delicious burgers and sausages
🍻 Fully stocked bar for the grown-ups
🎟️ A HUGE raffle packed with amazing prizes
🥥 Coconut Shy
💥 The legendary Crockery Smash – always a favourite for our more destructive visitors! How many plates can you smash in one throw?
🛍️ Lots of family games, stalls, cakes, treats and surprises throughout the day.

With glorious sunshine forecast, it’s the perfect excuse to get outdoors, enjoy great food, keep the children entertained and soak up a fantastic community atmosphere.

Whether you’re coming for the reptiles, the face paints, the BBQ, the raffle, the ice cream or simply to enjoy a brilliant day out, there’s something for everyone.

☀️ Bring your friends, bring the grandparents, bring the kids… and come and make the most of a wonderful summer’s day with us. We can’t wait to welcome you!

02/07/2026

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02/07/2026

🎉🌞 SHIPBOURNE SUMMER FETE IS THIS SATURDAY! 🌞🎉

The countdown is on! Join us this Saturday, 4th July, from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Shipbourne Primary School for a fantastic family day out packed with fun, entertainment and great food.

🎟️ Entry is just £1 per adult, with children going FREE!

There’s something for everyone, including:

🦎 FREE reptile handling – get up close with some amazing creatures!
👑 LIVE performance from Once Upon a Wish at 12pm – don’t miss this magical pirate and princess show!
🎪 Traditional fete games and stalls
🎟️ A huge raffle with incredible prizes
🍔 BBQ serving delicious Haywards burgers and sausages
🍰 Cakes, refreshments and a fully stocked bar
🛍️ Local craft and community stalls
🎨 Children’s activities, games and much more!

Whether you’re coming for the entertainment, the food, the raffle, or simply to enjoy a brilliant community day out, we’d love to see you there.

📍 Shipbourne Primary School
🗓️ Saturday 4th July
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm

Bring your family, bring your friends. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙

01/07/2026

🎟️✨ OUR SHIPBOURNE SUMMER FETE RAFFLE IS BIGGER THAN EVER! ✨🎟️

A huge thank you to all of the wonderful local businesses and supporters who have so generously donated these fantastic prizes. Your kindness and community spirit help make events like this possible, and we’re incredibly grateful! 💙

This Saturday is your chance to win some amazing prizes while supporting Shipbourne Primary School PTA.

📅 Saturday 4th July
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Shipbourne Primary School

🌟 Just some of our incredible raffle prizes include:

🦁 Port Lympne Safari & Day Entry for 4
🐄 Family Ticket to Godstone Farm
🏰 Family Tickets to Ightham Mote, Chartwell or Emmetts Garden & Penshurst Place
🏊 Family Swim Voucher for Tonbridge or Larkfield Leisure Centre
🎳 Hollywood Bowl Family Game Vouchers
⛳ Mr Mulligan’s Dino Golf Family Ticket
🧗 Clip ‘n Climb Voucher
🦒 Drusillas Park Child Entry Vouchers
🎉 Pool or Inflatables Party at Carroty Wood
🍽️ Afternoon Tea & Sunday Carvery Vouchers at Poult Wood Bar & Restaurant
🍔 £50 Vouchers for The Chaser Inn, Havet and Haywards
🎬 Odeon Cinema Vouchers
🍳 Cook £25 Voucher
🍽️ Jonty’s Little Feasts £25 Voucher
🏕️ Mega Camps VIP Day Pass
🧩 Clue Cracker Online Games Bundle
🍎 Homemade Apple Juice Gift Packs
…and many more!

🎪 There’s so much to enjoy on the day too:

✨ Once Upon a Wish Pirate & Princess Show at 12pm
🦎 Reptile handling experience
🎯 Traditional games and stalls
💥 Our ever-popular Crockery Smash
🍔 Delicious Haywards BBQ
🍺 Fully stocked bar
🍰 Homemade cakes
🛍️ Fantastic local stalls
🎨 Face painting and family fun throughout the day!

Bring your family, invite your friends and join us for a fantastic community day. Every raffle ticket purchased helps raise vital funds for the children of Shipbourne Primary School.

☀️ We can’t wait to welcome you this Saturday from 11am–2pm. Good luck to everyone entering the raffle, and thank you once again to every business and individual who has so kindly supported us!



Port Lympne Safari Park Godstone Farm Ightham Mote Penshurst Place & Gardens Chartwell Emmett's Garden Havet Restaurant Tonbridge Larkfield Leisure Centre Tonbridge Leisure Centre Hollywood Bowl Tunbridge Wells Clipnclimb Drusillas Park Rock UK - Carroty Wood Poultwood Golf Course Haywards The Chaser Inn ODEON Cinemas Jonty's Little Feasts Megacamps

27/06/2026

🎉 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🎉

The countdown is officially on… just ONE WEEK until the Shipbourne Primary School Summer Fete! ☀️🎈

Join us on Saturday 4th July, 11am–2pm, for a fantastic family day packed with fun, laughter and so many amazing stalls!

🌟 Reptile Handling
🎨 Face Painting
💥 Crockery Smash
🎯 Traditional Games
🎟️ Tombolas & Raffle
🍔 Premium BBQ
🍰 Delicious Cakes
🍦 Ice Cream Van
🍹 Fully Stocked Bar
🎨 Craft Activities

🏴‍☠️👑 PLUS! Don’t miss the magical live performance from Once Upon a Wish at 12pm, featuring their fantastic Pirate & Princess entertainers! A show the little ones won’t want to miss! ✨

📍 Shipbourne Primary School, Back Lane, TN11 9PB
🕚 11am – 2pm
💷 Adults £1 | Children FREE

Every penny raised goes directly towards supporting our wonderful school and pupils. ❤️

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing and tagging your friends and family. Bring your friends, bring your neighbours and join us for a brilliant day of family fun—we can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🎉

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25/06/2026

☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟 What an event! What a team! 🌟🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️☀️

A huge WELL DONE to our incredible parents and children who took part in the Penshurst Place Relay on 24th June!

Not only did they tackle a challenging 4K relay in what felt like tropical UK temperatures 🥵, but they also managed an amazing 2nd place finish in one of the races! 🥈👏

We’re so proud of everyone who took part, giving their time, energy and enthusiasm to raise funds for Shipbourne School PTA. You are all absolute superstars! 💙

If you’d like to congratulate these wonderful (and slightly crazy! 😅) humans, we’d be so grateful if you could support their fundraising by making a donation using the link below. Every contribution, big or small, helps make a difference for our school.

🥰 Thank you for your support!

https://superkind.org/campaign/shipbourne-cp-school-penshurst-relays