The next Fair is scheduled for 2010
Milland Rural Fair -
The Rural Fair is run entirely by volunteers and all funds raised go to support our community newspaper or to help local and charitable causes.
This year we have more than ever to keep you interested and entertained in our Ring Programme. It will run through until 5 00 pm approx. Our aim has always been to combine traditional favourites with ‘something different’, so whether you have been to the Fair many times or are a newcomer, it will prove an excellent day out.
New events are being added all the time and these are currently the highlights:
· Andalusian horses
· Gundogs in action
· Solent Dog Display team NEW!
· Falcons in flight
· Beagles and Bloodhounds
· Terrier racing
· Vintage tractors
· Pony Games NEW!
· The Grand Pub Ring-
We’ve planned the programme so there’s always something going on – but plenty of time to visit our 70 stalls, buy food and craft items, watch rural crafts in action and soak up the atmosphere. Don’t forget the stalls inside the Hall, not just on the field.
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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
The Fair is also an activity day out with things to join in – both children and adults:
· Archery
· Metal detecting
· Fun dog show
· Ferret racing
· Coconut shy
· Rodeo Bull
· Bungee running
and more!
SPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES as well as those above
· Climbing wall
· Russian Circus workshop
· Animal Magic – small animals for children to handle
· Miller’s Ark Farmyard – friendly farm animals you can touch
· Face painting
FUN DOG SHOW
The Fun Dog Show has proved to be one of the hits of the Fair and seems to grow year by year. Bring your dog – any type at all, and have fun by entering. No need to enter in advance – register at the Fair on the day.
ANIMALS GALORE new section
· Llamas and alpacas
· Chickens, ducks and geese
· Donkeys and ponies
· Goats, sheep, calves and pigs
· Snakes and lizards (native and exotic)
· Frogs and toads
· Rabbits, hamsters and hedgehogs
· Mouse Town and Guinea Pig Garden
· Big insects
· Civet cat and mara
· Hound puppies
· Friendly ferrets
· Hawks, falcons and owls – and parrots
LOTS TO BUY AND DO – see also our Stalls & Demonstrations Page
AND WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY – THERE’S A BIG VARIETY OF FOOD AT THE FAIR!
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STALLS & DEMONSTRATIONS
There will be demonstrations of almost every type of rural craft:
· Hazel hurdle making
· Chestnut cleaving and palings
· Besoms
· Chestnut hurdles
· Rake making
· Shingle making
· Pole lathe turning
· Stick making
· Wood carving
· Living willow sculptures
· Chainsaw sculptures
· Cobbling
· Spinning and weaving
· Chair caning and rush seating
· Basket weaving
· Rug making
· Coin making
· Leadwork and plastering
· Tripod cooking
· Charcoal burning
and lots to buy from many of our 70 stalls:
· Plants and herbs
· Rustic mushrooms
· Teak garden furniture
· Treen
· Twigloos, fedges and tuffets
· Hand-
· Turned wooden bowls and spoons
· Hand-
· Sussex Pimps
· Barrel organ
· Hand-
· Crochet and tatting
· Dried flowers
· Flower paintings
· Pottery
· Patio chickens
· Welded models
· Stained glass
· Papier mâché animals
· Handmade jewellery
· Soft Toy Rescue
· Garden tools and logs
· Gourmet dog treats
· Raffles with truly amazing prizes
· Books galore
· Garden giftware
· Pine tables
· African crafts
· Poultry and rabbits
· Chicken houses
· Ethnic clothes and gifts
· Wildflower seeds
· Pet accessories
· Planting barrels
· Handmade cards
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FOOD!
You’ve told us that we should have more varieties of food on offer and so in 2008 the expanded food areas will offer:
· Southdown spit-
· Hog roast
· Spit-
· Organic burgers, hot sausages and bacon rolls
· Thai Kitchen
· Local fresh organic meat
· Farm-
· Gourmet sausages to cook at home
· Original milk shakes
· Asparagus and strawberries
· Local honey and chocolate
· Olives and marinades
· Ginger drinks
· Beer garden
· Traditional burgers
· Local cheeses
· Fresh eggs
· Tea Garden
· Ice creams
· Handmade fudge and sweets
· Village cakes
· Champagne cyder
· Real Ales
· 18th century potage
· Gourmet honey
· Preserves
· Garlic
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BOOK NOW!
Save money! Special Advance Tickets are available this year, either from our ticket agents, by post or online.
Prices for Special Advance Tickets with queue-
Adults £5
Children £2.50 (up to age 13)
Family – 2 adults and all children from one family – £14
These will be available from 1st May 2008. A list of local outlets will be posted on this site as well as an online ticket ordering facility.
Gate prices – on the day:
Adults £7
Children £3
Family – 2 adults and all children from same family – £16
(Sorry, but no other concessions)
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HOT TO GET TO THE FAIR
Milland Rural Fair is very easy to find and will be well signposted. Just watch out for our big red and black posters.
We are just south of Liphook, off the B2070 – easily reached from the A3. Or come north from Petersfield on the B2070 to Hillbrow and follow the signs. Also it’s easy to reach off the A272 – turn north at Rogate.
The event is at Milland Recreation Field, Iping Road, Milland GU30 7NA
Or see:
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Parking is free. Huge car park. Please do not under any circumstances park in the village – for safety reasons.
A free minibus shuttle (including wheelchair facilities) will operate from the Parking Field to the Fair from 12 noon to 5pm
A From Guildford, M25 or London
Take A3 southwards until first traffic lights at Hindhead. After road again becomes dual carriageway, take first left turn marked Liphook. (This is immediately at the end of current roadworks!) Up slip road and left into the town. Left at first mini roundabout and then immediately left at second mini. Then right at next mini. Right at next mini – by Sainsbury’s store. Follow road round and continue South over rail bridge and past Hollycombe House where the road is narrow and steep. Take road that forks off right down hill. Follow this until T junction and turn right into Milland Village. At Rising Sun pub (crossroads) turn left. Drive to signposted Parking Field (500 yards past Fair entrance).
B From Haslemere
Travel South on A286 Midhurst road. Turn right in Fernhurst and keep on until T junction – turn left for Milland. At Milland crossroads (and Rising Sun pub) turn left, pass the Fair and go up to Parking Field.
C From Liphook
Travel South on B2070 (Old A3) then under railway arch for ½ mile then Milland and Fair signposted left. Down narrow lane – steep hill. Over crossroads by Rising Sun and up to Parking Field (just past Fair entrance).
D From Petworth or Midhurst
Follow A272 through Midhurst westwards. After approx ½ mile turn right, marked ‘Redford/Woolbeding’. Pass through Redford Village and eventually reach T junction. Turn left for Milland. At crossroads by Rising Sun pub, turn left, pass the Fair and go up to Parking Field.
E From Liss
Go up the hill to Hillbrow – The Jolly Drover. Cross straight over then almost immediately left towards Milland. At Rising Sun pub turn right, pass the Fair and go up to Parking Field.
F From Petersfield
Go North on old A3 (B2070) in the direction of Rake. At Jolly Drover pub (Hillbrow) turn right. Then almost immediately left towards Milland. At Rising Sun pub turn right, pass the Fair and to up to Parking Field.
G From Portsmouth or Winchester
Travel either East on the A272 from Winchester or North on A3 from Portsmouth. At sign off A3 marked Midhurst A272, turn off on slip road then left at roundabout. Follow B2070. At Jolly Drover pub (Hillbrow) turn right. Then almost immediately left towards Milland. At Rising Sun pub turn right, pass the Fair and go up to Parking Field.
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