DESPITE the wet weather, hundreds of people came out this weekend to attend the Littleton and Harestock show.
Taking place at the Littleton Recreation Ground on Saturday, September 7, the event had a range of attractions, including arena events, field stalls, competitions and more.
There were also traditional village show activities, including a coconut shy, and an information tent where people could learn more about the development plans for the Sir John Moore Barracks.
This is the first year the show has been chaired by Lisa Fielding.
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She told the Chronicle: “The weather hasn’t been that great for us - a week before we were panicking - but it looks like people have come out for us, which is really great. We’re going to sell out of raffle tickets, and we brought more this year thinking we’d have enough!
“It is great to see the community enjoying itself and raising money for our beneficiaries.”
She continued: “This is my first year as chair. Our previous chairs have been absolutely fantastic, and made it really easy to take on the role. I’ve been part of the committee for seven years, so it wasn’t completely fresh.
“I want to thank everyone who’s helped us. We rely heavily on volunteers, who help on the stalls, who help on the gates, people who do the raffle. It is a big community thing – it is done by the community for the community.”
Nicole Blaxland was at the show as a vender, selling crocheted items.
She said: “I have been to the show before with my family growing up, This is my first time here as a vender. It has been great so far. A lot of friends and family have come along.”
Jill Connors, of Wild Things Design, was selling prints at the show.
She said: “I have had a great feeling about today.
“It has been very busy. I think people were going to come out no matter the weather. I’ve never been to the show as an attendee, but I’ve exhibited here before. They do a lot of traditional village show things here, and I’m looking forwards to seeing it all.”
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Tom Ruddle was volunteering at the show. He said: “This is my second time volunteering on the gates. I wanted to get involved with something more local. It is important, and the event supports local charities.”
This year the Littleton Show raised money for Littleton Junior Football Club, Winchester Bereavement Support and Winchester Hospice.
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