It's back! Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre returns today
It's the first time it's been held since 2018
After four years away, the Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre near Weymouth is back today (Sunday 3rd July.
It's all aimed at keeping the Victorian tradition alive, with locals dressing up in period costume and we are all encouraged to do the same.
David Langridge, chairman of the Street Fayre committee said:
"The Fayre has built a reputation for the family entertainment on offer and people come from far and wide, but it is always about our village having a fun community day and rather successfully managing to give a lot of money to local and national projects and charities."
The Fayre was held in Sutton Poyntz regularly up until the First World War, before being revived in 1994.
Since then, it's raised almost £150,000 for charities - and this year is supporting the Weldmar Hospice.
PLENTY OF EVENTS PLANNED
Two stages of live music will include sets from Grand Reunion Band, Mark Penfold’s All Stars, Neil Coad, Weymouth Ukuleleans, Omega Project, Skint Imperials, Dorset for Singing, Cosmic Groove, the wonderful local lady Charlie and many more.
The Springhead village pub is hosting one stage.
Around the village duck-pond, visitors will find lots of stalls to pick up craft and artisan goods.
There is also a separate Children’s area featuring activities including Craft Workshops for Children, Circus Skills workshop, football skills and try to beat the goalie, toy stalls to name but a few.
The Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre is on between 11.00am and 5.00pm, with admission £4 per adult and free for children under 14 plus free parking.