The Friends of Solihull Hospital (FOSH) Association has announced its annual summer fête, full of fun activities to help raise vital funds for the Hospital.

Local residents in Solihull and further afield are invited to the fête, which takes place on Saturday 31 May between 1-5pm. Situated near the main entrance to the Hospital site, the fête will include a bouncy castle, children’s fun races, face painting, a large range of stalls – including a tombola and cake stall – and a small display of vintage military vehicles from World War II.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy performances from a diverse range of local groups, including music from the Harmonie Concert Band and Birmingham Irish Pipes & Drums, dance presentations from Planet Dance, a martial arts display by a local Tang Soo Do group and a dog training demonstration from Hatchford Brook Dog Training.

Councillor Joe Tildesley, Mayor of Solihull and a patron of FOSH, will also be on hand to draw the summer raffle.

Tickets for the fête are priced at 50p, with accompanied children, staff and patients able to attend for free.

Bill Jones, chairman of FOSH, said: “We are passionate about raising money to support Solihull Hospital and the summer fête provides a fantastic opportunity for the local community to come together, have some fun and raise important funds. All are welcome – we look forward to seeing you there.”

If you would like to get involved with FOSH, please contact Bill Jones on 0791 4791414 or Liz Steventon on 0790 9912525.