Rustic Fayre 2026 –President’s Welcome
Hello everyone, thank you for joining us for the 33rd Rustic Fayre organised by Verwood Rotary Club. I would like to thank all our fellow Rotarians for all their hard work putting this event together as well as all our friends and local businesses for all their help and support. A special thank you to all our stall holders who support us year on year and of course all our entertainers. We have some new acts this year (including the BMX Stunt Team in the main arena) as well as some of our old favourites. We have live bands playing in the beer tent for your entertainment, so why not pay the beer tent a visit and have a little boogie along to the music.
The Club President gets to choose a charity for the year and this year I have chosen Home-Start Wessex. The charity has been helping families for the past 30 years and has seen demand grow. Their aim is to help the most vulnerable and disadvantaged families with at least one child under five.
All the monies raised today will go to various local, national and international charitable
organisations and projects.
I hope you all enjoy yourselves today and remember every time you spend money you are helping your community.
Andy Maw President of Verwood Rotary Club
Tickets to this year’s Fayre are available now
12 Noon Fayre Opening with Jeff
Mostyn and Verwood
Rotary Club President
Andy Maw
12.30pm Vocalize Choir
Verwood’s amazing local choir singing a selection of pop, rock, soul and Motown
1.30pm BMX
Watch a professional BMX stunt crew perform a thrilling live show with huge jumps and aerial stunt tricks
2.15pm Taekwondo display
Students from Stephen Lamberth’s School of Taekwondo, demonstrate this ancient form of unarmed combat & self-defence
2.45pm Classic vehicles engine run and ‘Best in Show’
Enjoy some of the classic vehicles rev their engines and vote for your favourite to win ‘Best in Show’
3.15pm BMX
Come watch more incredible stunts, jumps and tricks
4.00pm Country Cornermini horses
Watch the fastest runners compete in the mini horses final
4.30pm Duck Races
Cheer on the ducks as they race down the stream!
4.45pm Games on the arena
Join or watch our popular tug of war and egg catch
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for all at this year’s Fayre Activities and entertainment
BMX stunt show
High-flying freestyle action, packed with jumps, tricks and crowd-pleasing stunts, with two performances during the Fayre. After each show, you can meet the riders and receive a free signed poster.
Classic vehicle show
Vote for your favourite to win ‘Best in Show’!
A selection of vehicles will take part in ‘start your engines’ so you can enjoy hearing some amazing engines rev.
Live music
We have a brass band, steel drums, bands, ukuleles and a choir this year. Music for every taste!
Country Corner
Meet miniature horses and sign up to run one around a showjump course. The six fastest will go into the arena later in the day.
Football corner
Test your football skills with a range of games hosted by Verwood Town Youth Football Club.
Stalls galore
Come browse and shop from an array of stallholders including talented makers, craftspeople and local producers.
Duck races
Watch the ducks race to the finish line at the stream. You can buy ducks on the day to win great prizes.
Ancient Technology Centre
Discover the Ancient Technology Centre’s hands-on ancient crafts, including the chance to have a go on a pole lathe, etch Viking runes, and explore historic objects.
Dumbledore Vets
Watch the best dog show in Verwood with categories including Most Handsome Boy, Prettiest Girl, Waggiest Tail, Best Trick and Golden Oldie.
Magic show
Be amazed by our magician with close-up magic that will leave you lost for words.
Beer tent and Pimms stall
Free games area for all
Enjoy a selection of free games and compete in a tug of war and egg catch.
Meet and greet
Come and say hello to our guest of honour Jeff Mostyn, former Chair of AFC Bournemouth.
Find our magical, cycling and talking Sheridon the Sheepdog and have a chat with him!
To get the latest ‘what’s on’ details go to verwoodrotary.org.uk/verwoodrustic-fayre-2026/
Guest of Honour
We are delighted to welcome Jeff Mostyn to officially open this year’s Rustic Fayre!
Jeff is the former Chairman of AFC Bournemouth, a celebrated motivational speaker, and the author of The Chairman — shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards, in association with the Sunday Times.
Before his football journey began, Jeff spent 22 years in financial service. But it was a single moment in 2009 that changed everything: with AFC Bournemouth on the brink of extinction, Jeff was asked live on air to find an extra £100,000 to save the club. His instant, instinctive response — now known as the “Famous Nod” — kept the Cherries alive, sparking an extraordinary rise from the depths of the football league all the way to the Premier League.
Jeff remains deeply involved in the game today through the FA Council, with a particular focus on disability inclusion in football and is a familiar voice on the BBC, Sky Sports, NBC, and TalkSport. Away from football, Jeff is a passionate supporter of good causes closer to home, acting as Patron of the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation and Ambassador for both Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
The Rotary Club of Verwood
Our club was formed in 1988. We are a small and friendly club in Verwood who enjoy getting together to support in our local community and further afield. We are also part of Rotary International, a global network with over 1.2 million members working together in over 165 countries worldwide. This involves volunteering skills and resources as well as helping to raise funds to support national and international needs.
Being a member is the opportunity to really make a difference and create lasting impact in the community. We also have a lot of fun!
If you are interested in finding out more about membership or volunteering: do come and talk to us at the Rotary Tent at the fayre have a look at our great website to find out more: verwoodrotary.org.uk | email: secretary@verwoodrotary.org.uk
The Verwood Business Network:
This is a dynamic and forward-thinking initiative launched by the Rotary Club of Verwood in 2024 to bring together local entrepreneurs, professionals and businesses of all sizes. This has developed into a regular, well supported series of events, playing an important role in strengthening the Verwood business community through networking and learning. This year it won the B2B Business category at the Verwood Business Awards.
Follow us on Facebook if interested in finding out more and keep up to date on upcoming events.
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A Year in Verwood Rotary Club
Marshalling at Sheiling School Summer Festival June 2026
Club Members at Rustic Fayre 2025 Hand Out Evening
FarmFest June 2026
Recipients at Rustic Fayre 2025 Hand Out Evening
Collecting for Marie Curie March 2026
Helping Santa Dec 2025
Rustic Fayre 2025
Photos © Derek Maidment
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THE 2026 ROTARY RUSTIC FAYRE CORPORATE DUCK RACE
68-71 Letchers Solicitors
72-75 M&R Construction Ltd
76-79 MacNab Financial Service Ltd
80-83 Manitou UK Ltd
84-87 Modern Magazines
88-91 Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors
92-95 Pearce Compaction Systems
96-99 The Play Inspection Co. Ltd
100-103 Powerpoint Electrical & Mechanical
104-107 RFM Windows
108-111 Signtrek Ltd
112-115 Smart Home Technical Ltd
116-119 Solid Imagery
120-123 Southern Softflow 124-127 The Albion Inn
128-131 Verwood Gazette Modern Magazines
132-135 Verwood Travel 136-139 Verwood Tyre & Exhaust Ltd
140-141 Viewpoint Magazine 142 Dorset View 143 Pulford Publicity Ltd 144-150 Home Instead East Dorset
151-160 Verplas Ltd
161-172 M A Horne 173-184 Vantage Conservatory Roof Solutions
Our thanks to the many businesses and individuals for their generosity. You can buy a duck on the day to enter the Family Duck Race and win prizes!
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ClassiC Vehicles
Rustic Fayre Exhibitors Programme 2026
Cars Supported by
Year
Vehicle
Name Area
1930 Ford Model A Andy Lee Verwood
1939 Sunbeam Talbot 4 litre Convertible Stewart Langton Sandleheath
1958 MG MAGNETTE ZB VARITONE Peter Smithson Chandler’s Ford Eastleigh
1961 Austin A55 mk2 Cliff Brock Ringwood
1961 Jaguar Mk II Gerald Luffman Poole
1962 MG Mk1 Midget Steve Lodge
1964 Morris Minor Traveller David Martin Bournemouth
1964 Cadillac Deville David Mercer Ringwood
1964 Sunbeam Alpine Julian Beinhorn New Milton
1964 Austin Mini Roger Vince Three Legged Cross
1964 Morris Traveller 1000 Steve Lodge Locks Heath Southampton
1965 Jaguar E Type 4.2 FHC Bob Flint Parkstone Poole
1966 Jaguar E-Type Barry Heath Corfe Mullen, Dorset
1966 Jaguar E-Type Barry Heath Wimborne, Dorset
1966 MORRIS MINOR 1000 Manina Trickett Bournemouth
1967 MGB Roadster MG Eddie Greening Ferndown
1967 TRIUMPH TR4A Richard Matthews Wimborne
1968 Herald 13/60 convertible Triumph Tony Poole Ringwood
1970 TRIUMPH TR6 Jasper Small Winchester
1970 Vitesse II Convertible Triumph Jennifer Bradford Sturminster Newton
1970 Mercedes 280s Stephen Vine Bournemouth
1972 MG BGT Alan Ketchley Bournemouth
1972 TR6 Triumph Tony Wilkinson Ferndown
Year Vehicle Name Area
1973 TRIUMPH TR6 Chris Justice Broadstone
1973 Jensen Interceptor Dean Wilcock Barton on Sea
1973 M G B Roadster Ron Norris Ashley Heath, Ringwood.
1974 MG MGB GT V8 Tony Alderton Ringwood
1975 COBRA REPLICA CK WILLIAM SMITH West Parley
1976 Triumph Stag Theo Futter Fetcham
1977 Marina Morris Ian Butterfield Ferndown
1979 Roadster M.G. B. Henry Larkin Poole
1994 Mercedes E200 Christopher Ross Verwood
2006 Quantum Quantum Xtreme Christopher King Alderholt
The Wessex Group of the TR Register are delighted to be the organisers of the Classic Vehicle Show at the Verwood Rotary Rustic Fayre and hope you will enjoy the chance to see so many classics gathered in one place.
The TR Register was founded in 1970 and has been growing steadily ever since to become one of the most successful one-make car clubs in the world, offering members a wealth of information and expertise.
The club was founded by enthusiasts for the benefit of enthusiasts and caters for all models of TR from TR2 - TR8 and all derivatives - Italia, Swallow Doretti, Peerless, Warwick, Grinnall and Dove.
In the UK there are 54 local groups and the club is represented in 39 countries world-wide, with affiliations with most national TR and Triumph clubs outside the UK.
The Wessex Group was formed in 1972 and meet on the fourth Tuesday each month at the Sir Walter Tyrell Hotel in the New Forest. Everyone, whether you own a TR or not is welcome to join us at our meetings to talk everything classics and TRs.
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beneficiaries 2025
Last year the Rustic Fayre raised over £19,000 and the Rotary Club of Verwood was delighted to donate funds to many local clubs, organisations and charities. Below are some of these beneficiaries. Thank you to everyone who supports the fayre to make this possible.
Verwood Community Group Macmillan Caring Locally
Verwood Community Garden at The Hub
Julia’s House
Green Cottage Riding for the Disabled Association
Story Cafe project at Verwood Methodist Church
Mosaic Family Support
Verwoodians On Waste
Verwood and Three Legged Cross Dementia Friendly Community
Local schools in Verwood, Cranborne and Three Legged Cross Forest FM
Verwood Community Christmas Lunch
Bournemouth Sea Cadets
Salisbury Hospital Cuddle Beds Charity
Verwood Panto Society
Verwood Concert Brass Armed Forces Breakfast Club at The Swans
Verwood Friendship Group
Heathlands Heritage Centre
Preparation for coming to the fayre:
Did you know you can buy entry tickets online before the day using the QR code?
If coming by car please follow the signs and all directions given by marshals for parking (there are changes this year) Many stalls will take cards, but we advise bringing some cash too. If it’s hot, don’t forget your sunscreen protection (and maybe an umbrella in case of showers!)
thank you
The Rustic Fayre exists to bring our community together for a day to enjoy while raising funds. It wouldn’t happen without the support, generosity and community spirit of so many people, and we thank everyone who helps in ways big and small. Behind the scenes, Verwood Rotarians spend many months bringing it all together; we are thankful for all the support that makes it possible.
ADRIAN WAREHAM
THE FLAMING UKES OF RINGWOOD
VERWOOD TOWN COUNCIL
