Rustic Fayre programme 2023

Hello Dear ‘Rustics’

In the true spirit of the Rotary Wheel, what goes round comes around; and just around the corner “RUSTIC 2023” is fast approaching. For those of you new to the “village” the Rustic Fayre has been going for many years, and over time has become Verwood’s favourite day out. Since Verwood Rotary Club took the event on in 1994 it’s been held each August Bank Holiday Monday on Potterne Park playing fields. The format has evolved over that time, but the basics are constant: Stalls, Music, Classic Vehicles displays and Arena acts – all there supporting their various charitable causes. Of course, refreshments in all forms are critical so whether it’s an Ice-Cream, Tea, Burgers, Pimms or a cooling beer you’ll find them there; and remember all profits of the Rustic Fayre go to Local & Rotary charitable nominated groups. There are so many involved in the success of the Rustic that to mention any would slight so many more. Not wanting to do that let me say “Mega Cheers” to friends , family, sponsors, and helpers. But mostly to all of You for coming along and just enjoying the afternoon.

As Verwood grows and social outlets (Pubs & Clubs) reduce, random meetings with friends become rarer. The Rustic Fayre has always been the place to meet and make new friends, and catch-up with those you’ve lost track of. In line with many other groups the Rotary Club needs some fresh blood to continue with its aims of supporting the many needy causes, while at the same time having fun. We need more active members to share that fun; If you think that could be You, come and have a chat at the Rotary Control Gazebo – and remember, ladies are very much a part of our Club! More immediately we’re hoping for some extra help on the day: If you could spare a couple of hours please give me (or any Rotary member) a call 07707-074240. Be involved and save a fiver - Thanks!

Cheers “Rusty” Vern, Rustic Chairman.

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2023 Rustic Fayre Arena Timetable

Verwood Carnival Queen & Princess' Open

Fayre aided by “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”

The 3X Dog Agility Team Display

The "Black Eagles" Acrobatics Team

Steve Lamberth’s Taekwondo Team Show

Terrier Racing (All comers)

The Bourne River Morris Men

The "Black Eagles" Acrobatics Display

Joanna's "Country Corner" Mini Horses

Fun Tug 'o' War (All comers)

The "Black Eagles" Acrobatics

Fun Egg Catching (All comers)

* ALL TIMINGS ARE "ISH" End of Show

Hello and welcome to all!

My name is Andy Maw and I have the privilege of being this year’s Verwood Rotary President. I would like to wish a warm welcome to you all, and I hope you have a great day here at the Rustic Fayre. Once again, we have held the entry fee at £5.00 for adults with free entry for children and offering free parking. We have lots of stalls for you to visit, some new along with some old favourites. The Rustic Fayre is Verwood Rotary’s biggest fund raiser, the money that is raised today will go towards supporting the many charities and organisations in and around Verwood. Over the last twelve months the Rotary Club of Verwood has raised just under £19,000 a great achievement. I would like to thank all our Rotary members and all our supporters for helping to put this great event together, and with a very special thank you to Rustic Vern for managing the whole event.

Each year the President chooses a local charity to offer additional support and this year’s President’s charity is “The John Thornton Young Achiever’s Foundation” whose aim is to help young people in the local area achieve their goals with bursaries and scholarships to fund their training and personal development.

I hope you enjoy yourselves today and remember every time you spend money at the Fayre you are helping your community.

The Rotary Club Of Verwood

Verwood Rotary Club was formed in 1988, and is a small friendly club, part of Rotary International which is arguably the largest service organisation in the World. It’s part of a “Brotherhood (& of course Sisterhood)” of over 1.2 million members operating in 168 countries worldwide. “Service above self”

Mobile: 07494 220766

Email: enquiry@verwoodrotary.org.uk

Web: verwoodrotary.org.uk

Duck Race

Duck 1 Forresters Cottage

Duck 2 Ebblake auto Centre

Duck 3 Ebblake auto Centre

Duck 4 Monmouth Ash

Duck 5 Monmouth Ash

Duck 6 Baileys Electrical

Duck 7 Baileys Electrical

Duck 8 Dorset Windows

Duck 9 Dorset Windows

Duck 10 Dorset Windows

Duck 11 Dorset Windows

Duck 12 Two Counties Hearing

Duck 13 Two Counties Hearing

Duck 14 Sparks Barbers

Duck 15 Sparks Barbers

Duck 16 Barbering by Hannah

Duck 17 Cafe Aroma

Duck 18 Verplas Ltd

Duck 19 Verplas Ltd

Duck 20 Verplas

Duck 21 Verplas Ltd

Duck 22 Verplas Ltd

Duck 23 123 Dentistry

Duck 24 123 Dentistry

Duck 25 Peacock and Murphy Opticians

Duck 26 Verwood and District ramblers

Duck 27 Heritage Centre

Duck 28 Heritage Centre

Duck 29 Twining Association

Duck 30 Twining Association

Duck 31 O, Hara Funerals

Duck 32 O, Hara Funerals

Duck 33 O, Hara Funerals

Duck 34 O, Hara Funerals

Duck 35 Al Trullo Restaurant

Duck 36 Andrews Butchers

Duck 37 Verwood Surplus Store

Duck 38 Forest F M

Duck 39 Verplas Ltd

Duck 40 Verplas Ltd

Duck 41 Verplas Ltd

Duck 42 Verplas Ltd

Duck 43 Verplas Ltd

Duck 44 MJP Law

Duck 45 Podiatry Clinic

Duck 46 1st for Floors and Beds

Duck 47 1st for Floors and Beds

Duck 48 1st for Floors and Beds

Duck 49 Home Instead

Duck 50 Home Instead

At 4ish the ever popular Corporate Duck Race sponsored by “Dorset Windows” sets off down the River Crane. With over 100 runners supported by many of our local businesses it should be a close run thing. But this year there’ll be the opportunity to pick & back one of the “quackers”, maybe on behalf of the family or perhaps your Grandchild? Ask any Rotarian for details; our website, or look–out for Mike by Rotary Control.

Duck 51 Home Instead

Duck 52 Home Instead

Duck 53 Home Instead

Duck 54 Home Instead

Duck 55 Dorset View

Duck 56 Viewpoint

Duck 57 Brightbox Designs

Duck 58 Irving and Sons

Duck 59 Williams Monumental

Duck 60 Williams Monumental

Duck 61 Williams Monumental

Duck 62 Williams Monumental

Duck 63 Total Film and Vinyl

Duck 64 Custom Creation

Duck 65 Custom Creation

Duck 66 M A Horne

Duck 67 M A Horne

Duck 68 M A Horne

Duck 69 M A Horne

Duck 70 M A Horne

Duck 71 M A Horne

Duck 72 M A Horne

Duck 73 M A Horne

Duck 74 Manitou

Duck 75 Manitou

Duck 76 Manitou

Duck 77 Manitou

Duck 78 Olive and Oak

Duck 79 Olive and Oak

Duck 80 Spice of India

Duck 81 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 82 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 83 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 84 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 85 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 86 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 87 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 88 Solar and Project Solutions

Duck 89

Duck 90 Verwood Tyre and Exhausts

Duck

Classic Vehicles

Rustic Fayre Exhibitors Programme 2023

Supported by

1960 Morris Minor Traveller N Gerry Poole

1960 Ford Anglia 105E G Hatt Lymington

1960 Ford Zephyr D Phillips Bournemouth

1961 Austin A55 Mk 2 C Brock St Leonards

1961 Hillman Super Minx R Long Ludgershall

1961 Ford Anglia 105E A Symes Beaminster

1961 Jaguar MK II G L Luffman Poole

1961 Ford Thames van M Gilbert Ringwood

1962 Vauxhall Cresta I Higham New Milton

1962 Morris Minor Convertilbe K Brooks Totton

1962 Ford Zodiac A Snowdon Alderholt

1962 MG MK1 Midget L Smith Southampton

1962 Daimler SP 250 T Porteous Three Legged Cross

1962 Riley 1.5 S Bredda Ferndown

1962 MGA 1600 MK II B Porter Verwood

1962 Ford Consul Capri P Webb Bournemouth

1963 Triumph Herald J Browning Ringwood

1963 Ford Consul Capri P Bredda Ferndown

1963 Morris Minor Traveller D M Martin Bournemouth

1964 Ford Consul Capri M Chowne Broadstone

1964 Morris 1000 Traveller S Lodge Southampton

1964 Ford Consul Cortina MK1 G King Wallisdown

1964 Ford Zephyr MK 111 MW Alldridge Poole

1964 Vanden Plas 1100 R Jeanes Ringwood

1964 Ford Anglia E Hutchings- Clarke West Parley

1964 Sunbeam Alpine E Hammond West Moors

1965 Jaguar MK2 M Young Stapehill

1965 Landrover Series 2A T Jarvis Verwood

1965 Morris Mini Traveller P Goguelin Bransgore

1966 Singer Vogue B Riches Ashley Heath

1966 Jaguar MK 11 D Kirby Eastleigh

1966 Jaguar E Type B Heath Corfe Mullen

1966 Ford Anglia 305E P J Hawker Merley

1966 Buick R Biggs Bear Cross

1981 Ford Cortina Estate D Walker St Leonards

1983 Land Rover

Custom

J Cobb Poole

1974 Ford Capri 3000 GXL C Baxter Holtwood

1975 CK Cobra Replica W D Smith West Parley

1977 Morris Marina I Butterfield Ferndown

1977 MGB GT M Walton

Motor

Stationary

Tractors

The Squawk of the Town – the Purple Parrots Steel Band aim to bring a Caribbean beat to any event and try their best to supply the sunshine too. Led by founder of the band Sue on her keyboard, the pannist pals will rock through their repertoire from Hot Hot Hot to the Banana Boat Song. You’ll calypso ‘till you collapso!

Supporting the ‘Music in Hospitals and Care’, a charity close to the hearts of the band, having seen the huge effects and difference it can make to everyone.

WE Welcome the Purple Parrots Bang PrettyChitty Bang

SUPPORTING “JULIA’S HOUSE”

Bourne River Morris Men

The Bourne River Morris Men have performed dances from the Cotswold region of England since 1967. We’re based in Poole, Dorset, but often travel further afield, and even overseas (well, Isle of Wight, anyway!) Morris dancing is a very sociable activity where we make lots of friends. We share our weekly Thursday dance evenings with other local teams, male, female or mixed. (As the name suggests we’re an all-male team). We are always on the lookout for new members to continue the 800 year old tradition, and to take it forward. No experience is necessary, we teach the dances (helps keep you fit, too!) and it’s free to try out. Musicians, male or female, are very welcome too. In winter we practice on Thursdays in Poole.

Come and chat to us! Or get in touch via bagman@brmm.org.uk or  http://brmm.org.uk/.

Verwood Pantomime Society

“Verwood Pantomime Society is a non-profit making amateur Society formed in 1984 which aims to bring fun, excitement and affordable entertainment by local people for our local community. Our productions are open to everyone, regardless of race, disability, income etc. We currently have over 75 members, Friends, and Patrons, and a vibrant junior section. New members are always welcome - - Oh! Yes they are!!!

Since our inception, we have provided over 270 performances made up of 37 pantos and other shows, and we are proud to “do our bit” by raising many thousands of pounds for local good causes, by our after-show collections. The beneficiary for 2024 will be “Windward Day Services” based at the Verwood Helix Centre. They support adults with learning disabilities and autism. Any money raised will go towards learning independent living skills, and the provision of specialist equipment.

Our next production in January 2024 is “Dick Whittington”, and work is already underway to ensure the best possible performances for our loyal audiences, who come back year after year. Hope to see you there?

BENEFICIARIES 2022

IN 2022 VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB DONATED OVER £10,000, RAISED AT THE RUSTIC FAYRE, TO MANY LOCAL CLUBS AND GROUPS, AMONG THEM:

Verwood Community Christmas

Sturt’s Farm

Forest Community Radio

Country Corner

Verwood Concert Brass

2nd Verwood Scout Group

Verwood Cricket Club

Julia’s House

Green Cottage RDA

Bournemouth Heart Club

The Stray Dogs Sanctuary

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Thank You

The cost of putting on the Rustic Fayre increases year by year; both financially and physically! The Rotary Club is really grateful for the support and assistance it receives from many quarters, and in many ways. Our sincere thanks to all too numerous to name individually, but including:

ADRIAN WAREHAM CHRIS WARBURTON

Front cover image

VERWOOD TOWN COUNCIL

Gillian Brewster

Main sponsor delboy ayling and his music

Our thanks go to Lyndon Wall who created this year's Rustic Fayre front cover is an award-winning Dorset cartoonist (runner-up to The Sun in the 2022 Ellwood Atfield Political Cartoon of the Year Awards). His work appears in several county-wide publications and a book of his cartoons, Upsydown: Cartoons of Dorset Life, is being published this autumn by Amberley Publishing.