The Queen Elizabeth Park Summer Fayre is nearly upon us!

This year, there are many events to get involved in:

CRAFT STALLS • BBQ & BAR • TEA & CAKES • BOUNCY CASTLE & INFLATABLES • FACE PAINTING • VILLAGE RACES • TUG OF WAR • 5 A SIDE DODGE BALL • TOMBOLA • RAFFLE • GAMES • SHARKS & DINOSAURS • AND MUCH MORE!!

Bring your family, friends and neighbours!
Village Green, Queen Elizabeth Park
SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, 1pm – 5.30pm
If you would like to help, please contact Dick Moody : rtj.moody@virgin.net 07973 273 623

PDF Leaflet for event: leaflet.pdf

Click on the link below to download the poster

Jazz on the Green 09

Choosing the right day for a Summer Fayre in the UK is the equivalent of sticking a pin in the line-up for the Grand National or finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. This year was no exception, although we should have remembered the glorious day we had in 2007.

2008 was the year when we had a wonderful week in early May and then a beautiful week in late September. Forget the rest although the weather leading unto and including the weekend of the 8th of August was itself miserable and yes unforgettable. We could argue however that our timing was perfect as we at least enjoyed a three and a half hour window of opportunity, almost rain free from about 1.30 onwards.

As always QEP volunteers were on the ball from 7.30 onwards and we opened for business on time. Thousands of leaflets had been delivered before hand and Eagle Radio had spread the word over the airwaves. Strangely out of the mists came families and friends from far and wide and localised showers failed to deter them from enjoying themselves. This year we were blessed with the help and participation of staff from both Budgens and Esporta who formed the core of entrants for our Dodge Ball and Tug of War competitions. Teams from Stoughton Massive and QEP/Gnoll house were also on hand and the Village Green rang out with the cries of the competitors and their supporters. QEP/Gnoll House won the Tug of War and Budgens the Dodge Ball.

As always Ann Milton was there to cheer on the teams and visit all the various stands and purchase a gift or two from the various craft stalls. The Deputy Mayor Pauline Searle was also supportive of our efforts and wore her regalia even in the most inclement weather. The Police, Fire Brigade, Guildford Climate Change, RockWatch, and the Kent Geologist’s Group also entertained a crowd that fully reflected the fact that the Queen Elizabeth Park Fayre is a firm Fixture on the Guildford Calendar. Hopefully next year will be warm and dry. This the marquees took over a week to dry!

Anne Milton the local MP and Sue Herbert (Assistant Guider, 1st Rydes Hill (St Marys ) Guides (L)) and Madeleine Nicholas (Division Commissioner - Guildford) at the Queen Elizabeth Park Summer Fayre. Wet but Happy!

William Strong tries his arm as a fire tender operative.

You can download the leaflet here. qep-christmas-fayre-2008

Esporta and West’s Budgens Car Park
Commercial Area of Queen Elizabeth Park

Featuring : Craft Market
German Glühwein and Beer Fest
Frankfurter/ Bratwurst Kitchen
Carol Singing led by Natasha Van Abbe
Northmead School and Emanuel Church Young Musicians
Esporta Open Day
West’s Budgens Light up Christmas Offer

Christmas Market with:
Phoenix Stationery
Pampered Chef
Sarah’s Secrets
Jewellry by M
Partylite Candle Products
Henzo Albums
Aloe Vera Products
Jessie’s Jems
Caroline Mason
Book Stall
Tombola

Plus Santa’s Post Office

Grand Draw with exciting prizes including:
£200 pound Shopping Voucher at West’s Budgens
Six month free membership at Esporta Guildford
Night up town (Dinner and Show)

Also, if you would like to volunteer to help, let us know via the Contact page!

The 2008 Fayre is almost upon us – it will be fantastic!
Ann Milton has confirmed that she will be coming along and that the Fire and Rescue Services will be there with a giant tender.
Guildford Council will be represented by the Deputy Mayor Pauline Searle and there will be a stand dealing with the local environment.
Eagle Radio is also coming along with the Love Crew and a manned Giant Slide.
The Love Crew will roam area interviewing both helpers and ‘punters’ at the Fayre.
As in previous years there will be food and craft stalls, a BBQ and a bar featuring Hogs Back beers.
For children of all ages we have a range of inflatables such as the Jungle Run and Bungee Races and of course our very successful Village Games will take place at 2.00pm.
This year we will also feature two exciting workshops where children can make plaster casts of fossils, discover sharks teeth and explore the wonders of our planet down a microscope.
Time of course is always our enemy and would ask folks who would like to help to either distribute leaflets beforehand or help on the day to contact us

Please see the attached flyers for more details on this event and join in the community fun. The booking form is also below:

Flyer: QEP Fayre 2008 Flyer

Booking Form: QEP Fayre 2008 Booking Form

Tug of War: QEP Fayre 2008 – Tug-o-War

Dodge Ball: Dodge Ball

Have some fun! Esporta are holding a Midsummer Ball which is open to their members, QEP residents and their guests. The evening promises to be great entertainment, with live music by ‘Souled Out’, a three course dinner and welcome drinks. Tickets can be bought individually or matched together to form tables of 10.
Location: The Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford
When: 28th June from 7pm – 1am
How much: £45 each
What’s the dress? Black tie or lounge suit

For more information contact Esporta reception on 01483 540250 – or pop in!

Here are the thoughts for an event that I would dearly love to see happen. I feel this will really embrace the Stoughton Community. Please can you see if you can spare the time to come to the meeting as above or/and anyone that you think would be interested in helping to put this project together.

Here is the general idea:

The stroll – about will take in particular interesting locations. At each location will be a “station” where there will be person(s) who can talk about whatever there is or was at that site. Mostly history items e.g. Cardwell Keep- old photographs on display when this was an army camp.

This, hopefully will give young people a sense of identity in the area in which they live, and new residents a chance to walk around their area with a purpose. There will be 3 different routes to cater for all abilities.

Suggested areas for the strollabout will be talked about on the meeting evening. Emmanuel church is holding a flower festival that day so it would be good to bring the festival in, as a “station”. The common at Rydeshill would be a good station as well with Mark Havler.

Other events we may consider is a few other type things like a competition for the children, miniature garden on a plate, funny rhyme, colouring, bake a sponge for the men etc and afternoon tea for the seniors.

How about a fantastic Barn Dance in the evening?

These are some ideas that we could do but we need your presence! Feel free to discuss it in the Forum, or send an email through the Contact Form.

Thank you.

Sheila Willis

Police Community Support Officer