Whether you’re hosting at home with close friends or in your village hall with loads of people, here’s some tips and tricks to make your Cream Tea Jamboree a real success.
6 steps to hosting your Cream Tea Jamboree
Not sure where to start when planning your event? Follow these 6 easy steps to help your Cream Tea Jamboree be a tea-riffic success.
1. Sign up to host your Cream Tea Jamboree
If you haven’t already, let Deafblind UK know you’ll be hosting a Cream Tea Jamboree, and request your fundraising pack full of resources to make your cream tea a real jamboree!
2. Pick the perfect spot
Host in your home, school, club, office, local community space, or even online! Anywhere you can pop a kettle on, put some scones out, and bring people together works a treat.
3. Spread the word
Share your event on social media, invite friends and neighbours, and tag @DeafblindUK to show your support! Fancy inviting others to join your event? Fill in our form here to share your event publicly on our website.
4. Add some fundraising flair
Why not add a fundraising game to your event? You could hold a baking competition, crowning your very own star baker. Or how about a sweepstake or raffle? There’s a whole load of fundraising resources available here. Whatever you decide, you’ll be maximising the amount you raise for Deafblind UK and we can’t thank you enough!
Also, don’t forget to open a JustGiving page, and print a QR code to your page to have on the day, it’ll allow people without cash to donate.
5. Bake (or fake) It
Whether you’re a baking superstar or supermarket shopper, scones, jam, and clotted cream are the stars of the show. Add tea, cakes, and a few extra savoury and sweet treats to make it a proper party!
6. Decorate with Charm
Whether you’re all for bunting, gingham, and vintage touches, or bold, vibrant, eye-catching décor is more your vibe, there’s a Cream Tea Jamboree to match your style. Create a cosy, cheerful setting that sets the tone, sparks conversation, and warmly welcomes everyone to your event.
Download our printable bunting, to help decorate your space with some Deafblind UK cheer.