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WWW.MIDSOMERNORTONCOMMUNITYTRUST.CO.UK Gullock Tyning, near Midsomer Norton Sports Centre Maypole Festival Town Show Community Market Stalls Photography & Art Exhibition Helter Skelter Bouncy Castles Brass Band Drumming Workshop Street Organ Punch and Judy Show Balloon Modelling Dance Displays …and much, much more SPONSORED by

HISTORY OF MIDSOMER NORTON

FAYRE DAY

In 1248 a Royal Charter for a Fayre was granted to Hugh de Vivonne who held the manor at Midsomer Norton. It was to be held from 22nd – 24th June, the vigil of St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Parish Church.

By 1357 a further reference is made to Reginald Fitz Herbert holding “a quarter of a fair on the Nativity of St John the Baptist - this being midsummers’ day”. By 1611 the Fayre was being held on Good Friday and this appeared to be the regular date until a survey of the Duchy made in 1789 stated that the Fayre was then being held on St Mark’s Day, April 25th.

From medieval times to at least 1910 the event operated more as a cattle fair, where dairy cows were sold and sheep penned from The Island as far as Stones Cross. Horses were sold outside The Hollies. However, by the end of the 19th century the entertainment element began to take over in the form of a steam-driven ‘Fun Fair’.

The rights to hold the Fayre were transferred from the Duchy to the then Midsomer Norton Urban District Council in 1898. In 1911 new arrangements were made and although the cattle fair seems to have disappeared sometime after the Great War (1918), the fun fair continued to flourish, and in 1921 was extended from one to two days.

However, in February 1961 the then Norton Radstock Town Council killed the 700 year old event by refusing to grant it permission to take place in the High Street. A new site was offered in the field adjoining the Hillside Avenue housing site, but it was eventually held elsewhere. Later venues included the car park at West Clewes and West Hill Gardens Recreation Ground, but with its centuries-

old link with the centre of Midsomer Norton severed, the fair died an ignominious death.

With the creation of a Midsomer Norton Town Council in 2011, one of their first projects was to revive the Fayre which is now run by Midsomer Norton Community Trust. It is a free, open access community based event which aims to attract local residents, depending on the weather and other community activities being held in the surrounding area.

COMMUNITY TRUST The Midsomer Norton Community Trust was founded in June 2013 to promote community activity in the town, run community buildings and spaces, put on events and activities and work to support local voluntary organisations in the town.

In its first five years the Trust has been very active running events and activities at various venues which have attracted thousands of people into the town centre.

From the regular screenings at the community cinema, concerts and the National Theatre Live to the NYC Youth Club – the Community Trust has literally offered so much more in our local community.

To find out more about the work of the Trust, to join or volunteer visit www.midsomernortoncommunitytrust.co.uk or ring 01761 419133.

O C M L E E W Midsomer Norton Fayre is a fantastic time to come together and celebrate all that is great about our community. And where better to do this than at an event established 770 years ago with the granting of a Royal Charter to hold a Fayre by King Henry III. Opening with a Duck Race at 12 noon and culminating in the Town Show presentation at 4.30pm, the Community Trust has organised a wonderful day with something for everyone to enjoy.

The centre of the event will be the Town Show marquee and Arena – here’s a taste of what’s in store: Maypole Festival, Town Show, Community Stalls, Art Exhibition, Brass Band and Street Organ, Punch and Judy Show, Balloon Modelling, Dance Displays, Bouncy Castles and much, much more.

On behalf of Midsomer Norton Town Council, which is again sponsoring this year’s event, I’d like to thank the Midsomer Norton Community Trust and its Fayre Committee for all their hard work organising this event over the last 12 months. I hope you have a wonderful day.”

Cllr Paul Myers Mayor of Midsomer Norton

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HOW GUI S N DE W O T The Town Show will be housed a huge marquee next to the Town Park and will showcase and celebrate the creativity of Midsomer Norton and district residents and community groups. There will be competition areas for everyone with seven main sections with 60 classes, including vegetables, flowers, cookery, men’s only, handicrafts, art & photography and children’s. Overall the aim is to encourage as many people as possible to take part to celebrate the varied creative skills of local people. With over 2000 entry forms having been printed it will be easy to enter one or more of the Show sections. There will be a range of trophies, one for each of the seven main Sections, and the Town Show Trophy for the person winning the most points overall. In addition, there will be a Schools Trophy presented to the Midsomer Norton School with the highest number of points.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Feet 1st 4u The Chip Inn Sweet Pea Floral Design Michael Gould Property Docky’s Jacarandas Barons Property Centre

TOWN SHOW ENTRY CATEGORIES 2018 SECTION A: VEGETABLES Sponsors: Feet 1st 4u and The Chip Inn

1: Three Courgettes 2: Three Beetroot 3: Five Tomatoes 4: Two Cucumbers 5: Three Carrots 6: Three Onions 7: Six Pods of Peas 8: Five Potatoes 9: Six Broad Beans 10: Three Sticks of Rhubarb 11: Three of the same vegetables not above 12: A dish of any type of the same fruit

Rose Crafts

SECTION B: FLOWERS

High Street DIY

Sponsors: Sweet Pea Floral Design and Michael Gould Property

Norton Sports and Camping A&C Kidzcrafts Pethericks & Gillard

1: One Perfect Bloom 2: Three Roses 3: Nine Sweet Peas

4: Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers 5: Arrangement in a wine glass (10” max. height) 6: Flowering Pot Plant 7: Table Floral Arrangement to celebrate ‘A Little Bit of Sparkle’ max. 14’’ x 14’’ 8: Foliage Pot Plant 9: An Orchid Plant

SECTION C: COOKERY Sponsors: Docky’s and Jacarandas

1: Victoria Sponge (from recipe) 2: Fruit Cake (from recipe) 3: Five Scones (from recipe 4: Savoury Flan 5: Five Biscuits 6: Lemon Drizzle Cake 7: Apple Cake 8: Jar of Marmalade 9: Jar of Jam 10: Jar of Jelly 11: Jar of Chutney 12: Loaf of homemade bread (bread makers allowed)

SECTION D: MEN ONLY

1: Victoria Sponge (from recipe) 2: Fruit Cake (from recipe) 3: Jar of Marmalade 4: Jar of Chutney

4: Painting in any medium - subject ‘Landscape’ - not larger than 16” x 12” 5: Pastel Drawing – any subject - not larger than 16” x 12” 6: Watercolour painting of a flower - not larger than 16” x 12”

SECTION E: HANDICRAFTS

NB: Sizes given for 4-6 are for the picture dimensions including any frame.

Sponsor: Barons Property Centre

Sponsors: Rose Crafts and Midsomer Norton Craft

1: Any item of cross-stitch/ tapestry 2: Embroidery 3: Cushion in any medium 4: Item of crochet 5: Handmade Card 6: Toy – Any medium (max. 15”) 7: Hand Knitted Garment (4ply or double knitting) 8: Handicraft not in other classes e.g. pottery, wood, basketry (no kits please)

SECTION F: ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Sponsor: High Street DIY

1: Photograph - ‘Wild Sky’ colour print not larger than 7” x 5” unmounted 2: Photograph - subject ‘Midsomer Norton Scene’ – colour print not larger than 7” x 5” unmounted 3: Photograph - subject ‘Humorous’– colour print not larger than 7” x 5” unmounted

SECTION G: CHILDREN’S Sponsors: Norton Sports & Camping and A&C Kidzcrafts

Age entry: Classes 1-4: Early Years & Key Stage 1 Classes 5-9: Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3.

Please state name and age on back of all entries (not on the front please).

1: Sock puppet 2: Animal made from fruit and vegetables.

3: Painted hard-boiled egg 4: Painted paper plate (max. 8”) 5: Design a mobile phone case 6: Handwriting: Write a thank you letter from Jane to John (max. 26 words) 7: Victoria Sponge on a plate 8: Handmade Lego model – own design.

9: Colour photo: ‘Pets’ no larger than 7” x 5” unmounted.

CAKE RECIPES Follow these recipes for categories C and D. Victoria Sponge (tin max. 8”) 8 ozs Margarine 8 ozs Caster Sugar 8 ozs Self Raising Flour 4 Eggs 1 Tablespoon of Water Baking Powder (optional) Fruit Cake 8ozs Self Raising Flour 4 ozs Margarine 4 ozs Sugar 8 ozs Mixed Dried Fruit 2 Eggs, Milk to mix Peel or Spice optional Scones 8 ozs Self Raising Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 2oz of Butter 1 oz Caster Sugar 1 Egg Milk to mix

To take part, please complete an entry form available from: www.midsomernortoncommunitytrust.co.uk or visit the Town Hall or Library for an entry form

YOUR GUIDE TO

R E N O RT M O S ON D I M fa y r e HIGH ST St Chad’s Doctors Surgery

RACKVERNAL RD

COMMUNITY STALLS Road Closure

BOUNCY CASTLE

GULLOCKS TYNING COMMUNITY STALLS

STREET ORGAN

Disabled Parking SPORTS CENTRE

FIVE ASIDE

SKATE PARK

DISPLAY ARENA

ACTIVITY MARQUEE

ART EXHIBITION TEAROOMS SOMER CENTRE

TOWN SHOW MARQUEE

Maypole Festival, Town Show, Community Market Stalls, Photography & Art Exhibition, Helter Skelter, Bouncy Castles, Brass Band, Drumming Workshop, Street Organ, Punch and Judy Show, Balloon Modelling, Dance Displays …and much, much more!

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n e t v s e 12PM

12-4PM

4-5PM

Duck Race on the river in the High Street Photographic & Art Exhibition opens Children’s Maypole Festival in the Display Arena Community Market Stalls open Street Organ starts Drumming Workshop opens Bouncy Castle and Helter Skelter opens

Town Show opens in the marquee (having been closed for judging from 10.30am) Balloon modelling and entertainment opens Punch & Judy Show Town Show results posted in the marquee Brass Band plays in two slots Tea Room Puppet Shows

Grand Presentation in the Town Show Marquee Town Show prize giving

Timings are subject to change.

Please listen to announcements on the day for times of the above events.

FUN OF THE

R Y E A F DUCK RACE

TOWN SHOW

The Lions Club will be organising their annual Duck Race on Midsomer Norton Fayre day to raise money for local charities.

Ducks can be purchased before the race to give entrants the chance to win prizes.

The Town Council’s river contractors have been busy clearing the river bed to allow the amazing spectacle of hundreds of ducks floating by.

The Town Show encourages as many local people as possible to take part in order to celebrate the varied creative skills of residents. There are seven sections all detailed in the Town Show Guide. Entries are welcome the night before and on the day of the show – visit www. midsomercommunitytrust. co.uk to download an entry form from the Town Hall or the Library.

ART & PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

MAYPOLE FESTIVAL

The Old Bakery Artists will be presenting an exhibition of their work at the Somer Centre on Midsomer Norton Fayre Day. The Norton Radstock Photography Society will also be exhibiting.

Midsomer Norton’s schools and community groups will be taking part in a Midsomer Maypole Festival. Five Maypoles were purchased with the support of local B&NES Councillors and loaned out to groups in the town wishing to learn to dance and for months local children have been preparing for the Fayre Day competition.