PFA MARQUEE

Our marquee was purchased in 2003 from a long-established tent maker and hirer based in Dorset. The main reason for the purchase was to avoid external marquee hire costs for PFA functions, particularly the annual fete.

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It has also brought the PFA a very valuable income stream from hiring the marquee to private users. Over the years it has generated hire income of between £15,000 and £20,000.

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The marquee is of traditional design with two main centre poles and measures 62 feet by 42 feet. Coconut matting is laid as a floor when events require it. It can accommodate as many as 150 people seated.

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The marquee is erected and taken down by a working party of PFA members and local volunteers. We usually look for a team of at least a dozen volunteers for each erection – it is heavy work. Additional helpers are always welcome.

Enquiries about marquee hire should be made to Tony Knight, PFA committee member on 01823 421621.