Friends of Bearley Village

Friends of Bearley Village

Friends of Bearley Village (FoBV) was established in July 2013 as a small charity to promote community activities, to hold events and other fundraising activities to raise funds for community projects and apply funds to projects within the village. Signature activities of FoBV have previously included Summer Fayre and Fete, Craft & Produce Show, Christmas Craft and Fayre, Children’s Easter Event, Band Concert, support for Bearley Open Gardens, Festive Winter Wonderland Supper. All with the aim of bringing young and old together in the community.

Funds raised by the Friends contributed to many projects around the village including improvements to the Village Hall, St Mary’s Church, the pedestrian refuge on A3400 also providing a new bench for Bearley Green, planters and additional notice boards for the village.

In May 2024 it was decided that Friends of Bearley Village would disband.

Outstanding members have decided to redirect their volunteering efforts and have now approached Bearley Village Hall trustees to create a fundraising working group as an extension of the Village Hall. Further information in due course.