June Events

Jun/Jul Events

Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Upham

Janet Dunford and a team is planning Upham Village events to celebrate the Jubilee. Thursday 2nd June - Evening (after dark) The lighting of a beacon at the top of the hill behind the recreation ground. Friday 3 June, evening in Upper Village Hall - Celebration Dinner and Dance, with the Salisbuty Big Brand. Sunday 5th lunchtime - A village bring-and-share.bring-your-own family picnic for all at the recreation ground. Fancy Dress, Childrens Races. Any volunteers to join the jubilee committee or just help with these events are more than welcome, or more ideas. Please contact: Janet Dunford on 01489 860579 or Sarah Le May at lemay@ btinternet.com

Saturday 4 June

Droxford Country Fair

12:30pm – 4:00pm - This has been a highlight in the village calendar, held on the first Saturday in June, since at least the 1940's! A traditional country fair with activities for all the family, we ai to involve as many Droxford residents and organisations as we can to help fun the day. Whether that be helping to set everything up, running a game or stall for an hour, helping on the bbq or bar, or mannng the entrance. All profits on the day are allocated to local organisations who apply for funds at the AGM. Any questions or offers of help, please contact:Mary Hornby-Patterson 07815 562424 or email mary@droxfordantiques. co.uk

Saturday 4 June

West Meon Church Fete

After 2 cancelled years, the West Meon Church Fete is back! It will take place once again in the lovely grounds of West Meon House, GU32 1JG in the heart of West Meon at 2-4:30pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of live jazz courtesy of ‘East of Meon’ whilst supping Pimms or savouring a cream tea. All the favourite stalls are back including cakes, plants, books and cds, preserves, bric-a-brac and of course the infamous bottle stall where you take your chances and win a nice bottle of red or possibly a bottle of shampoo! Side shows to entertain the children include a bouncy castle, a traditional coconut shy, human fruit machine, fishing for ducks, jam jar jamboree and much more…… There will also be a raffle with lots of fabulous prizes donated by local businesses. Entry is £3/children under 12 go free. Free parking available. For more information go to www.westmeonchurchfete. com

Saturday 18 June

Durley Church Fete

A traditional village fete in the beautiful garden of Wintershill Hall, Sciviers Lane, Durley, SO32 2AL. From 12.30am to 3.30pm. Lunches, Teas, Music, Stalls, Sideshows, Beer Tent, Clink and Drink Bar, Fun Dog Show. Lots of sideshows for children at pocket money prices. Entrance £2 (young people under 16 Free).

Sunday 26 June

Good Festival 2022

From 9.30am -4.30pm at Bere Mill Farm, Whitchurch, Hampshire Good Festival (formerly Hampshire Country & Garden Festival) is a fun-filled day for all of the family hosted by the Hampshire Medical Fund, raising money for Basingstoke, Andover and Winchester NHS hospitals. The children’s area will be jam-packed with exciting activities from face painting to bush craft. Live music from brass band, Tuba Libres, will have you dancing around the hay bales. The Good Living Tent will host yoga sessions alongside fly fishing tuition on the banks of the River Test.

There will be a line-up of stalls from local artisans, food and drink producers, plant nurseries and a mouth-watering array of food providers including a barbeque feast from Bere Mill itself, a hog roast, locally roasted coffee and handmade cakes. Don’t forget to bring your dogs to enter the popular family fun dog show and be in with a chance to win ‘Waggiest Tail’; pick up some tricks from local dog trainers while you are there. There is something for everyone in this fun festival celebrating all that is good about being in the great outdoors. For further information about Good Festival and to book tickets: www. goodfestival.co.uk.

Saturday 25 June

Soberton Village Fete

From 12noon - 4pm. A traditional English Village Fete on the Soberton Church Green. Full range of stalls (Country fare, Plants, Aladdins Cave, Books, Toys etc) plus Games, Grand Draw, Auction of Promises, Displays, Tug of War competition and Fun Dog Show. Refreshments available – teas, BBQ, ice cream and strawberries. Entry of £2 includes free entry into the 'Lucky Draw'. Ample free parking. Just off A32 north of Wickham ( SO32 3PF)

Saturday 25 June

Upham Summer Church Fete

From 12 noon to 3.30pm at the Manor House, Upham Street, More details nearer the time, save the date! The usual fun will be had by all. The contact for any enquiries about the Fete is Janet Dunford: 01489 860579

Sunday 10 July

Bishop's Waltham in Bloom

Hidden Gardens 2022 - From 11am to 5pm. An opportunity for you to enjoy twelve contrasting gardens in Bishop's Waltham. Your garden guide is available in - Best Wishes (Brook Street), Sweet Corner (High Street) or Tel: 01489 896430, M: 07947 704403. On the day in Red Lion Street, Bishop's Waltham. Garden Guide £6 per person. Under 16s go free. Payment with cash only (no cards). www.bishopswalthamin thebloom.org.uk

Saturday 17 July

Summer Show

Meon Hall, Pound Lane, Southampton, SO32 3NP. From 1.30pm to 4pm, £1 Entry Fee - Children Fee. Displays of: Flower, Vegetables, Fruit, Cookery & Crafts. Entertainment: Produce & Plant Stalls, Raffle, Live Music, Beer & Pimm's tent. Fore more information & entry forms for non-members visit: droxfordweb.co.uk

Saturday 25 June

Armed Forces Day Memorial Convoy

The convoy will leave Southwick at approximately 10 am and will take the B2177 to Wickham, the A32 through the Meon Valley to the A31 at Alton. From Alton the convoy will exit via the B3349 on route to the former Lasham Airfield GU34 5SS for a short stop over. They will then take the A339 to Basingstoke arriving at approximately noon. For more information visit: facebook.com/ ArmedForcesDayConvoy2022