Fordingbridge Festival postponed again
Pandemic puts paid to popular event.
Last updated 22nd Mar 2021
For the second year running they'll be no Fordingbridge Festival this summer.
Organisers have announced the event, traditionally held at the town's recreation ground in July, has been postponed due to the pandemic.
It usually attracts thousands of people each year offering everything from ferret racing to fairground rides.
Run by volunteers it's the Fordingbridge Events Group main fundraiser.
Chair Nicky Jenkins said there was too much uncertainty go ahead;
"After much consideration, the committee has unanimously agreed to postpone this year's festival. Although hopefully things will begin reopening by July, the current restrictions are making it very difficult to proceed. We think it unlikely that even if restrictions are lifted by then, large group gatherings will be allowed."
Nicky adds:
"We are in the process of notifying everyone who has reserved a stand for the 2021 festival to say they can either use the money to hold their place for 2022 or get a refund. If anyone has any questions, they can contact the group by emailing fordingbridgeevents@gmail.com."
The group is hoping that it will be able to focus on a Christmas event, when it is anticipating social distancing restrictions will be more relaxed.