Carnival Capers in North Camp

Visitors can expect a colourful spectacle at this year's North Camp Village Fair, with the theme of the popular day set as 'Carnival Capers'.

This year's event, which promises to be a great family fun day, will be held on Saturday July 8 and celebrates five years of summer fairs, which began as part of the North Camp Regeneration Project.

Groups and families are invited to take part in the walking procession dressed to suit the carnival theme. The best group entry will win a prize of £50 and the 'North Camp Best in Parade' Trophy.

Organisers are keen for the whole community to be involved and also feel the event offers groups a great chance to reach a very local audience to promote their work.

Event organiser Sharon Lucas said: "This is the summer fair's fifth year and it promises to be a fantastic family day that brings together everyone in the North Camp community. The fair and the parade are free-of-charge, so it really is a day for everyone.

"A new feature for this year's event is the inclusion of a car boot sale, which we hope will attract many sellers to help add another aspect to the day. Anyone booking before the day will pay £5 per vehicle and on the day itself, £8 per vehicle.

"We'd be delighted to hear from anyone, from the local or neighbouring areas, who would like to take part in the day. This could be group entries for the procession or local organisations that would like to come along and promote their activities - really it's a case of the more, the merrier."

The event is organised by the North Camp Matters Association and Rushmoor Borough Council. It is sponsored by The News Group and supported by local retailers including Rowan and Webster and Sherborne Windows and is set to be a great family day out.

The fun kicks off at midday with a colourful walking procession down Camp Road and along Queen's Road into the recreation ground. Groups and families can meet outside Boots at 11.45am to join the procession and to march with the band.

Once in the park, visitors can enjoy the side stalls, join in with karate lessons, have their face painted, enjoy the sunshine and bring a picnic. The afternoon will also include arena displays and all the usual side stalls and entertainment of a great day out.

Anyone who would like to take part in the day or would like further information can contact Debbie Whitcombe, Rushmoor Borough Council's North Camp Regeneration Officer, on 01252 398793.

For further information please contact Debbie Whitcombe, North Camp Regeneration Officer, Rushmoor Borough Council 01252 398793