Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre returns this Sunday
It's a day of family fun with something for everyone
Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre near Weymouth is back this Sunday (3rd July) after four year absence.
The Biennial Festival could not go ahead in 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions.
On Sunday 3rd July, locals will be keeping the Victorian tradition alive, by dressing up in period costume and we are all encouraged to do the same.
Sutton Poyntz is the "Overcombe" of Thomas Hardy's novel The Trumpet Major. The village lies 4 miles East of Weymouth and nestles beneath the famous and recently refurbished, White Horse monument on the hillside above.
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 Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fayre was held regularly up until the First World War, but was revived in 1994. Since then, it has given away almost £150,000 to charities including Julia’s House – the children's hospice, the Horse Course, Water Aid and the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. This year the main beneficiary will be the Weldmar Hospice.
What's on?
On the music front, there is a wide and varied repertoire across two stages including 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.
Around the picturesque village duck-pond, there will be village stalls selling Perfect Presents, Accessories, Paperback Books, Collectibles and Bric a brac, Designer Clothes, Children’s Toys, Country Ways and Gardening. Lots of craft stalls and discussions are available with the Wessex Water Works Museum staff.
The Springhead village pub is hosting one stage.
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.
Admission of £4 per adult, children under 14 free plus free parking. The day starts at 11a.m. until 5pm.