Summer Fair 2026
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☀️ The Countdown is On: Join Us for the John Ball Summer Fair!
Get your sun hats ready and clear your calendars! The highly anticipated Friends of John Ball Summer Fair is officially returning, and we cannot wait to celebrate with all of our wonderful families and neighbours.
This year, we are packing the school grounds with incredible stalls, delicious food, and heaps of entertainment for all ages. Here is everything you need to know:
📅 When & Where
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Date: Sunday, 12th July
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Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Location: John Ball Primary School, Blackheath, SE3 0TP
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Entry: Please enter via the KS2 Entrance.
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Admission: £2 for adults, and children get in completely FREE!
🎈 What’s On?
We’ve got an amazing lineup of activities and stalls this year. Bring some change, bring your appetite, and get ready for some friendly competition. Highlights include:
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⚽ The Great Football Shoot-Out: Test your striker skills!
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🏰 Bouncy Castle: Let the kids burn off some energy.
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😋 International Food Stalls: Take a culinary tour with incredible flavours from around our school community.
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🍬 Candyfloss, Tombola, & Treats: Classic fair favourites you won't want to miss.
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✨ Pamper & Creativity Stalls: Get festival-ready with beautiful Henna, professional Hair Braiding, and creative Face Painting.
🤝 We Need Your Help! (Yes, You!)
An event this spectacular doesn’t happen without the incredible power of our community. The Friends of John Ball team is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us make the day a roaring success.
Whether you can spare just one hour to run a stall, help us set up in the morning, or assist with packing away at 3:00 PM, every single bit of help makes a massive difference for the school.
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To volunteer, please reach out to us:
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📧 Email: hello@friendsofjohnball.org
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💬 WhatsApp: Charlotte on 07477 030 977
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Spread the word, invite your grandparents, friends, and neighbours, and let’s make this the best Summer Fair yet. We can't wait to see you there!