Stubbington Fayre

The annual Stubbington Fayre and Donkey Derby takes place on August Bank Holiday Monday, and has done for more than 30 years. It was originally organised by a group of business people, and later by Fareham Lions Club plus local residents. When, in 2000, the Crofton Lions Club was formed it declined to take over the event but instead suggested a partnership led by Fareham Lions with the active support of Crofton Lions Club and the local Business Community. It is now a major event in the local community attracting thousands of visitors.

On Bank Holiday Monday 2009 the Portsmouth NEWS reported an attendance of nearly 10,000!

Doreen and the Mayor Aug 2009 100 5732_001  Lion Doreen Norton, Chairman of the Fayre Committee, with the Mayor of Fareham, Cllr Mrs Ruth Godrich and her Consort, Cllr Mike Godrich, arriving to officially open the 2009 Stubbington Fayre and Donkey Derby.

 

                                   WHAT A GREAT DAY IT WAS!

The day started with a procession led by the Cadet Band of T.S. Tenacity followed by all manner of participants from Scouts to Senior Citizens, Drama Groups to Motorbikes and much more. The procession made its way onto the Recreation Grounds where more than 110 Stalls and Sideshows had been erected.

After the Official Opening there were Arena Events which included Gymnasts, Majorettes and the Solent Dog Display Team plus, of course, the Annual Donkey Derby.

Here is a flavour of the day.

TS Tenacity Band 100 5709

 

Minis on Parade 100 5706 Bugs and Doreen 100 5730 Crofton Court Streets of London 100 5711
CADS Pirates 100 5725 Crofton Court Gill 100 5726_001 Rainbow Scouts 100 5714
Treasure Gymnastics Team 100 5764 Solent Dog Display Team 100 5774_001 Locks Heath Silhouette Majorettes 100 5782
Mini Go Carts 100 5748 Pirate Captain 100 5723_001 Trigger the Train 100 5756

 Stubbington Fayre 2009 gets the "Thumbs Up"!

 

PRIDE IN THE COMMUNITY