The event, which took place on Saturday, September 5, celebrated the anniversary of the Post Office moving into its new permanent home on Grassmere Parade following a successful community takeover led by Friends of Felpham CIC in 2025.
Raffles, a tombola, free refreshments and visits from Stormtroopers and Scout Troopers courtesy of Bognor based business Sussex Superheroes, helped mark the special occasion, with residents turning out to celebrate the community effort that saved the village Post Office.
The campaign began in 2023, when then-postmaster Mark Chapman announced plans to sell the Post Office building at 92 Felpham Road and retire.
Fearing the loss of a vital village amenity, volunteers from Friends of Felpham launched a campaign to save the Post Office and establish it as a community-owned venture.
After months of bake sales, raffles, rallies and other fundraising events — including a special event with actor Bill Nighy — the group secured the Post Office business in 2025.
5. In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office
In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office Photo: Hollie Robards
6. In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office
In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office Photo: Hollie Robards
7. In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office
In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office Photo: Hollie Robards
8. In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office
In Pictures: Felpham celebrates first anniversary of community-owned Post Office Photo: Hollie Robards