The combined churches of St Andrew and St Nicholas hope to exceed last year's total at this year's Village Fete.

August Bank Holiday weekend traditionaly is the main fund raising event for the combined Portslade churches of St Andrew and St Nicholas.

Held in conjunction with the Portslade Horticultural Societies Annual Flower Show at the Village Green in Locks Hill.

The Flower Show is held in the village centre that is adjacent to the Green.

The fete is from 12 noon on Saturday 29th August with a variety of stalls and events including a traditional tombola and a mixture of bric a brac stalls.

Last year the churches managed a magnificent total of over £3,000 and are looking to pass this on Saturday.