Friends Of Bemerton St John (FoBS)

If you would like to get involved in any capacity, please speak to one of us in the playground or email us at fobs@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk

Or via our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/groups/2083468371670747/

Upcoming events:

Fireworks - 5th November 2024

Tickets are now available our Fireworks event at https://fobs-bsj.sumupstore.com/

Some of our regular events include: 

• School discos
• Monthly 50-50 draw
• Bingo Night
• Summer Fete
• Mothers Day Crafts
• FoBShop
• Christmas Bazaar
• Cake sales
• Quiz Night
• School uniform swap shop

We are a group of Mums, Dads and teachers who meet regularly to plan events and fundraise for Bemerton St John Primary School in Lower Bemerton, Salisbury. All money raised directly benefits the pupils at this school. We get involved wherever we can to help the school,  and try to spread a little happiness along the way. 

 

Our most recent fundraisers:

Our Summer Fete " Summer of Sport" was another record-breaking success.  Thank you to everyone who helped and supported us before and on the day. We were absolutely delighted by the generosity of local businesses and our school community in generating some amazing raffle prizes. The weather was fantastic, the inflatables exciting, the barbecue busy and the stalls all keen to entertain those who had come to support our biggest annual event. Whether you were looking for wine amongst the water, Olympic diving into the lucky dip or digging out men "lost in the long jump", we are thrilled to announce the grand total of £3,481.13.

 

The 50:50 draws are now taking place each month. Congratulations to the winners of our most recent draw.

 Ways to help us fundraise

 

 

Textile Recycling

Please keep on donating to the Textile Recycling bin; we get paid per kg collected.

NB: Donations need to be in a carrier bag please to avoid getting wet.

Thank you for all your donations.

 Name Tags

Click to use our link for Name Tags 4U: https://www.nametags4u.co.uk/club/nt-bemerton

We have also signed up to www.Nametags.com who sell a wide-range of stylish name tags to help you keep track of your child's clothes and other school items. The school will earn money for each order made using our school ID, which is 31410.

Use this link:

http://www.mynametags.com/affiliate?id=31410

Or go to the main website www.MyNametags.com and insert the school ID 31410 at the checkout page / delivery address page.

 Pre-loved Bemerton St John uniform

Any requests for pre-loved Bemerton St John School uniform,  please email: fobsuniform@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk 
We will aim to respond to your message within the week.

Our Successes!

We were delighted to help the school purchase a trim trail for the playground, giving all year groups an opportunity for physical challenge and play. It has been very well received by the school community.

We have also been able to use our funds to purchase 8 new gazebos for the school, providing shade in the playground on hotter days. These were most useful on Sports Day, allowing each class to stay out of the blazing sun between races.

We are so excited to have raised enough money to purchase the new playground shelter, and to have it in use the same hour the builders completed its installation! The Rainbow Shelter has not only provided cover for FoBShop and Freezer Fridays, but allows playground shelter from all-weathers for the whole school to use as appropriate across the daym whilst generating space, light and enrichment for learning and play.

We are always keen to welcome new members to join our friendly group.

If you would like to get involved in any capacity, please speak to one of us in the playground or email us at fobs@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk

Or via our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/groups/2083468371670747/

 

Members of FoBS represent each class as follows:

Wrens                Gaby, Grace and Rachael

Robins               Hannah H

Swallows           Char, Chris, Gemma, Liz and Roxi

Kingfishers       Kathryn and Kelly

Woodpeckers    Karolina, Michelle, Sarah, Steph and Roxi

Nightingales     Katie 

Eagles               Odette, Vicki, Anna, Catherine, Chris, Dawn, Hannah C, Kathryn, Liz, Mesi & Niamh

 

This year’s FoBS trustees are:

Chair                     Vacant

Vice Chair             Odette and Steph

Treasurer               Gemma

Secretary               Vicki