Alison Griffiths MP celebrates our National Lottery Fund Grant, with Ali, one of our managers, and volunteer Barbara.
Then buys a sausage roll made by Bluebell Bakery, who held the first pop-up today on the parade
Behind the counter with Ali & Barbara
Chatting with volunteer Sally and Directors Lizzie & Sarah
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE that we have received a National Lottery Grant towards refurbishment, relocation & disability access of The Felpham Post Office & Village Stores. Our project was helped thanks to National Lottery players. The National Lottery The National Lottery Community Fund Felpham Village Post Office & Stores #itstartswithcommunity
Here are some of the staff and directors receiving the cheque for £20,000. We are extremely grateful for this support; its a real endorsement of our project and helps us enormously towards our fundraising targets.
We’ve also had amazing interest from both BBC TV & Radio + other media
The Bognor Observer
BBC South Today
Better Retailing
Saturday 6th September 2025
11am 1 Grassmere Parade
Peggy Gumbrill, who won the raffle, cutting the ribbon to officially open the Post Office & Village Stores, as Rachel Higbee looks on. Photo by Tony Lord.
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Photos by Tony Lord
Photos by Judy Armson
“The Post Office is looking better thank ever – much improved all round!” [Teddy]
A packed house (over 70 attended) had an absolute blast last night at The Fox – huge thanks to Charlie, Helen & the others for making us feel so welcome.
Thank you all so much for coming and a reminder that Blockbuster 3 will be held at The Fox on 5th October… tickets will be on sale soon in the new Post Office on Grassmere Parade.
Future Blocbusters in 2025:
3 – 5th October
4 – 2nd November
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Available tickets at the Post Office have sold out, but we have a few for walk ups on the night. You can reserve tickets and pay on the night by emailing info@friendsoffelpham.org
BLOCKBUSTER QUIZ 2
THE FOX INN
7:00 PM Sunday 31st August 2025
£5 per person includes a raffle ticket
Available at The Post Office, Felpham
THE SECOND BLOCKBUSTERS QUIZ IS HAPPENING! COME AND PLAY THE GAME!!
***WIN cash prizes, Sunday Roast for 2 at The Fox, bottles of wine and more!!***
Come join the fun, (and help us raise vitally needed funds!), as an individual, a couple or a team (max. 6). You can book tickets by emailing info@friendsoffelpham.org
We will be attending a Pop Up at the Post Office from 9am to answer questions and provide latest information
DONATIONS can be made by cheque (made payable to 'Friends of Felpham CIC'), which can be handed in to the Post Office or Rolly's Accountants at 79 Felpham Road, Felpham PO22 7PF. We have a bank account with The Co-operative Bank plc, so we can also accept bank transfers.
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far. We really appreciate your contributions.
A Community Project to Preserve the Post Office
Our mission statement is for the residents of Felpham to purchase the post office and accommodation for the benefit of the community. You can email us with ideas, comments etc. here
