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Monday 5th May |
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The 2008 Redland May fair proved yet again to be a resounding success, with more than six thousand people attending over the course of the afternoon. Consequently, the 100+ stallholders and food concessions were kept very busy. |
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| Attractions The entertainment programme ran from 13.00 to 17.00 and was well attended throughout. As usual the fair was opened by the Ambling Band whose vivid pink plumage and sparkling jazz lifted the spirits. |
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| The musical programme continued with soaring performances from the Redland Wind Band, the Gasworks singers, the Cotham choir and a finale from the Bristol Pipe Band that transported you to the rugged beauty of the Glens (where you can undoubtedly lift your spirits). |
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| The Circomedia Circus Skills Workshop provided a great show in the urban space area and their athleticism attracted enthusiastic crowds. In the meantime the Ashley’s Rise Morris dancers exhibited precision and synchronisation in an admirable group of “Sets”. | ||||||||||
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| Complementing these were wonderfully entertaining performances from Fez the Jester, Mr. Brown’s puppets and stories woven by Cassandra. In addition the church was open for those who wanted to see its splendid interior. | ||||||||||
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Stalls The whole range of people who live in our community were represented, with stalls from local campaigning organisations, charities, schools, craftspeople, community groups and commercial traders. There was an enormous variety of products on sale including rugs, jewellery, cakes, crafts, plants, clothes and books. Rotary displayed the tent and equipment that is currently on its way to typhoon-hit Burma inside each “Shelter Box”. |
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| As with last year we had a number of volunteers giving out programs and shaking collection buckets throughout the afternoon. Generous contributions produced over £1,300 for the Avon Wildlife trust who run an number of exceptional environmental schemes in the region. They had the previous day opened their Folly Farm centre. | ||||||||||
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| Volunteering The fair is completely dependent upon the work of volunteers both to help with a variety of tasks on the day and to organise the event in the RMF committee. This year we had a great group of volunteers including a group of people from the Clifton Rotary Club who arrived at 8.30 am to help set up the site. The committee would like to offer a big thanks to everyone who gave up his or her time to help. If you would like to assist at the fair next year or help on the organising committee please do register your interest by emailing mayfairinfo@rcas.org.uk |
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Maureen Woolley of Clyde Road, used to be on the organising committee, and very kindly sent the following photos of the 1980 Fair. I wonder if you recognise anyone - yourself even? (Click on a picture to see a larger version).
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