Fun and friendship at our garden fetes!

4th August 2025

As summer blossoms, so does the spirit of community at Acorns. Our annual garden fetes bring together families, friends and an incredible team of volunteers for days filled with laughter and a shared purpose. These vibrant events aren’t just about raising vital funds; they’re a chance for our community to connect all while experiencing the joy of giving.

The magic behind our successful garden fetes? Our amazing volunteers! From setting up stalls bursting with goodies to warmly greeting guests at the welcome desk, their energy and dedication are truly infectious. And it’s not all hard work – plenty of fun is had along the way.

A volunteer’s day at the garden fete

We caught up with some of our fantastic volunteers from this year’s Three Counties Garden Fete to hear about their experiences – and their enthusiasm is clear.

“I spent the day as a stall holder, and it was such a blast! Meeting so many lovely people, sharing stories and knowing every sale was helping Acorns felt incredible. The atmosphere was buzzing, and I honestly had so much fun with the other volunteers – it felt like a real team effort.” Annie, Three Counties Garden Fete volunteer.

Four women and a young girl wearing orange hi vis jackets.
Two women both wearing sunglasses and orange hi vis jackets

Thank you to our garden fete volunteers

Whether they’re serving refreshments with a smile, helping with the busy event set-up and take-down or simply enjoying the lively atmosphere, our volunteers consistently tell us how much they appreciate the chance to be part of something special. It’s a day where friendships are forged and the power of collective effort makes a tangible difference to the families we support.

We’re so grateful to everyone who gives their time to help us create these wonderful days and raise crucial funds for our hospices.

Volunteer at our next garden fete

At Acorns, we’re always on the lookout for new and enthusiastic volunteers to join our fun events. Our garden fetes offer a fantastic opportunity to experience the joy of volunteering in a lively and supportive environment. Roles range from managing a stall, welcoming guests at the sign-in desk, helping with event set-up and take-down, bringing characters to life as our very own mascot, Alex the Acorn, keeping the energy high as a compere, helping as a car park marshal or serving up smiles at refreshments.

No prior experience is necessary – just a smile and a willingness to help! Our next garden fete is at our Birmingham hospice on Saturday 13th September from 11am – 3pm. We’d love to welcome you to our wonderful team of volunteers.

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