The Friends of Smithy Bridge School Association (FOSBA)
Registered Charity Number 1040903

We are a small, friendly group, committed to fundraising to benefit the students at our school.  Our events help to build a sense of community and to bring children and parents together. Anyone wishing to join us is very welcome to attend meetings, share ideas, help with organising events, or to volunteer at events.  We welcome any contribution, no matter how small. 

The officers for 2016 - 2017 are: Chairperson –Natalie White Secretary – Gill Mitchell Treasurer –Laura Cunningham Other Committee Members Hayley Whatmough Samantha Midani Ann Higgins	Active FOSBA Members: Karen Wilson Gwen Tyler Alison Gadsby

If you would like to contact any of the officers they can be reached via school.

Future Events

Summer Fayre

Friday 30th June. 5pm - 7pm  Fun for all the family, with stalls, prizes, inflatables and even a Punch and Judy show!

 

Recent Events

Easter Bingo

This brilliant night which raised £480 - more than we have ever raised at this event before!    (see the photos)

Christmas Fayre

A wonderful atmosphere captured by camera - see the pictures!
Thank you to everyone who came and supported this event.  We raised a massive £1444.78.

Ladies Fashion Evening

We enjoyed a fantastic fashion show, with lots of bargains to be had and stalls from The Little Gift Shop, Body Shop by Vanessa and Younique.  We raised a massive £456! - (see the photos)

Return of the Jäger Maestros

The famous Jäger Maestros Oompah Band came to school to perform on yet another wonderful evening, where a good time was had by all.  We raised £290.  Once again the bar was a great success, and we enjoyed a delicious pie and pea supper, courtesy of Patsy.  - (see the photos)

Summer Fair

Another superb event (see the photos)
With YOUR help we raised an unbelievable £2190.00.  Huge thanks to everyone who supported us.

Previous Events

Easter Bingo

A huge success, raising a massive £373.78 (see description and photographs)

 

Christmas Fayre, Friday November 27th. 5pm-7pm

Thank you to everyone who made donations and came along to support our Christmas Fair.  We raised almost £1000, and in addition to this the School Council Stall raisen £300 for their chosen cause, the School Building Fund. It was a lovely evening, and the children enjoyed surprise visits from Father Christmas and Princess Elsa, as well as enjoying the wide variety of stalls and face painting on offer.   Our raffle was extremely successful once again, with a profit of £725.  Thank you to everyone who bought and sold raffle tickets, and we hope the winners are enjoying their prizes.

 

 

 

Magic Night - The Sorcerer's Apprentice - (see the photographs)
Wednesday 7th October

Summer Fair
Friday June 26th 5pm-7pm
Thanks to all who donated, helped, and most importantly, came along and supported us.  We raised a massive £1391.98

Oompah Night - (see the photographs)
This was an enormous success, raising almost £500 for the school.  The famous Jager Maestros performed a fantastic set, we had a great turn out, and the bar was drunk dry!  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the pie and pea supper prepared by our wonderful cook, Patsy.

Easter Quiz
Once again a fantastic turn out and support from the school.  A fun filled night for all the family, raising xxxx, with lots of chocolatey prizes.

 

Raising Funds

The main purpose of FOSBA is to raise funds to enhance our children’s experience at the school.  So far this year FOSBA has pledged money towards the following

All weather court	£2500.00
Viking Day	£42.00
Multicultural Week	£1300.00
Year 6 PGL Trip	£1000.00
Early Years Cristmas presents & party	£300.00
Guided Reading Books KS1 & KS2	£1000.00

 

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