28 June 2020 - Village Fayre
Hello everyone,
Today would have been the Village Fayre 2020.
In 2018 it was reported that, blessed with marvellous weather, large crowds and tremendous support from everyone in and around the village, it was a Fayre day to live long in the memory. It even started with a bang, courtesy of the Nothe Fort gun. Car parking was in the safe hands of Spam, and the many villagers in Victorian costume added greatly to the atmosphere. Wherever you turned there was something to interest, to amaze and to delight. The two stage entertainment was varied and always first class, as was the separate area for the children, with rides, toy stalls and Punch and Judy. The bread stall, one of nine separate village stalls, made a profit of over £560! The new Pimms in the Garden venue was full to overflowing, and extra volunteers were needed to meet the demand. The Mission Hall and the Waterworks refreshments were equally well patronised, with tea (or something stronger at the Springhead) needed to quench thirsty bodies. The Wessex Water Museum received complimentary remarks, and the BBQ eased many hunger pangs. Although it was on for just one day, the planning and preparation in the days/weeks before, plus the clearing up afterwards, made it more of a marathon than a sprint. Dave Langridge, Fayre Chairman, praised the community spirit of the village which made his job so much easier, and was proud to announce that £16,000 had been raised, mainly for the DCH Cancer Appeal.
But take heart. In 2021 the Village Fayre WILL be back, bigger, brighter and better than ever. I know we’ll all work hard to make sure that happens.
Best regards
Chris