Category: Fulking Fair

Bobservation No. 10

Fulking Fair BBQ in the rain

Not a Washout

I realize, because of omissions, it is a dangerous game thanking villagers for their contribution to a village event but here goes anyhow! This year’s fair was unlucky enough to have the worst weather we have seen for many years but in spite of this we had a really successful day, principally due to the following:

Harry and Charmayne for the use of their Downside Meadow which regrettably suffered due to vehicles damaging the turf.
David and Emily of the Shepherd & Dog for their very generous contribution of the splendid marquee which turned out to be the saviour of the day …and they ran the bar.

The marvellous team who handled stall booking, and pitches and directed them in atrocious conditions on the day.
The four guys and the “doll” for working miracles on the BBQ.
The ladies for managing so well with the Teas and Cakes.

Louise, Jay and George the Tombola stars for all their hard work and very successful takings.
Kev (honorary villager!) for organizing an afternoon of great music, without which we would have been lost, and for all those who performed so brilliantly for free.
To all the Social Committee for being such a great team, especially Darren, Lee and Nick.

To all the villagers who did something no matter how small to help!
The stallholders and demonstrators who turned up in spite of the weather.

Thank you all, you are the brilliant people who help make Fulking the fantastic village it is.  Even with weather like that, Fulking Fair is still the best in Sussex!

Dogservation No. 3

Dogservation No. 3 Fulking Fair & Dog Show 2015

Fido was confused. He decided that, on balance, it would be best if he set off for Upper Beeding on Sunday morning after breakfast. If the show wasn’t there, well, he could continue on to Steyning via Bramber. He wasn’t sure about Shoreham — it was a long way and his legs were rather short. He had done it once but he had been much younger in those days and a nice lady from Shoreham Dogs Trust had still had to drive him home.

Fido wasn’t ambitious, or vain, but he had always secretly hoped that he might one day receive a ‘Third Reserve: Well Done!’ beige rosette in the ‘Any Other Dog’ category. Next Sunday was going to be his chance to make that dream come true.

Bobservation No. 9

FULKING FAIR (Reprise)

Fulking Fair PosterThis year’s fair and dog show takes place in Downside Meadow on Sunday 26th July from 12noon until 5pm.

Many villagers have already offered their services and the Social Committee, having recently set aside £3,500 for repairs to the village hall roof, continue to give a considerable amount of time and thought to maintaining and indeed improving the high standard set in previous years.

As winners of The Argos’ ‘Best Community event of 2014’  this is no easy task. How you can help, if you are not already doing so, is as follows:

  1. Respond to the repeated requests for Tombola prizes, no matter how inexpensive, by contacting Louise on 773 jay&louise@gmail.com or Bob on 271 bob.pamrowland@btinternet.com. We are desperate for these.
  2. Make sure you and your family and friends come on 26th July.
  3. Offer to relieve one of the villagers who is already involved with the fair when you come on the day. It can be a hot and tiring day without a break.
  4. If you are still around at the close, please help with the tidying up.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Bobservation No. 7

Banner for Bobservation 7 - Fulking Fair montage of 2014Fulking Fair and dog show has, since 2009, been held in Harry & Charmayne Diamond’s Downside Meadow, organised by the Social Committee, and has according to the Argus grown into ‘the best village fair in Sussex’. Indeed in 2014 we were awarded the Argus’ Best Community Event of the Year’. This year’s fair is being held on Sunday 26th July from Noon till 5pm.

The success we have earned has taken a great deal of hard work from many villagers and I think it fair to say that all those involved have a great sense of pride at what has been achieved. All profits from the fair go towards village needs such as tree work in the North Town Field, toys for the toddlers, carol books for the choir and roof work on the village hall.

To keep up the momentum we still need helpers for all sorts of jobs ranging from being involved with childrens’ games to rubbish collection during and after the fair, to serving cream teas or the barbeque etc. etc.

It is a great village fun day and I think it fair to say, although it is hard work, the helpers enjoy it as much as anyone.

In particular we need Tombola prizes such as bottles of wine, kids games & toys, biscuits, chocolates and any unused article that you would not mind winning if you had a ticket!

Please give me a shout on 271 or email me at bob.pamrowland@btinternet.com if you would like to discuss joining in or/and donating a tombola prize. We can arrange collection.

Our next meeting to discuss the fair is in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3rd June. You will be very welcome if you come along.