The Tenth Staple Country & Craft Fayre
Sunday 25th June, Staple Recreation Ground
Fine weather and record crowds ensured that the day was a total success.� The profit from the Fayre was �6,498.94 (the best do far).� The guest celebrity this year was BBC Radio Kent's� Barbara Sturgeon, who proved to be a very popular choice.�The main ring events were all hugely popular.� The falconry display in particular drew a massive crowd.� watched by a huge crowd.� The Tossing The Bale (senior) Event was a real nail-biter. The finalists were both equally strong and with the bar at its maximum height there was still no stopping them.� Eventually a draw was declared.� (The two winners were Cedric Marsh and Philip Page)
Attractions around the ring were well� attended, and the fine collection of classic cars proved very popular.� The cars which drew the most attention were a quaint old 1924 Model-T Ford and an absolutely immaculate MGB-GT.� (With 'proper' metal bumpers!).� The Fayre boasted a� very wide range of attractions including Sheep-Shearing, Stationary Engines, Flowers and Plants, St.John's Ambulance, Wingham Fire Brigade, Treasure Hunt, Face Painting, White Elephant, Photo-glazed Plates, Paintings, Bouncy Castle, and Hook a Duck.� As you'd expect, the Refreshment Hall, The Beer Tent and the Barbecue all did a roaring trade. (With long queues forming for the Hot dogs and 'burgers).� The Fayre featured many traditional attractions too, such as Sheep Shearing, a Coconut Shy and Maypole Dancing (By The Goodnestone Primary School).
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