18th July 2011
Charity stalls did brisk business at Maiden Newton’s Summer Event Fair, attracting a lot of custom from the hundreds who packed the event.
Attendance proved a record at many of the events of the three-day fair, which included a display of stationary engines, a flying show of model helicopters and a display by falconer Michael Davie.
Entertainment was provided by the Wellies from Weymouth, with a supporting disco on one evening.
The colourful Dorchester Accordion Band proved a great attraction and the Crossways hand-bell ringers gave an excellent performance.
Whitefire Majorettes gave two displays. Another attraction was a fancy dress gymkhana.
An innovation was a golf competition, with prizes sponsored by Resin Systems of Maiden Newton.
The fair also included a tractor driving contest and a skittles tournament.
[From the Dorset Echo 18-7-1992]