By David Wybrow
Grey skies and the threat of heavy rain failed to dampen spirits as residents and visitors turned out for the annual Goodworth Clatford Fete and Flower Show.
The traditional Bank Holiday Monday event took place in the grounds of Goodworth Clatford Village Club and the Scout Hut on Monday, 31 August, attracting visitors from both the local community and further afield.
The annual fete continues to prove popular beyond the village, with visitors travelling from places including Gosport, Fareham and Bournemouth to enjoy the festivities.
Despite the uncertain weather, there were plenty of smiles as visitors enjoyed a packed afternoon of traditional village fete entertainment.
Among the attractions were a hog roast, ice cream, teas and cakes, a beer tent, coconut shy, apple bobbing, bric-a-brac, books and a children’s boat race.
There was also a free fun dog show, giving four-legged visitors their opportunity to take centre stage, while the flower show saw keen gardeners proudly compete for rosettes and certificates with their carefully grown blooms.
Money raised through the annual event supports St Peter’s Church as well as other community groups, village projects and charities. Goodworth Clatford Parish Council confirms that proceeds from the fete are used to support the church and other local organisations and good causes.
The fete has become a much-loved fixture in the village calendar, continuing a tradition stretching back generations and bringing the community together each August Bank Holiday.
Goodworth Clatford Village Club itself has been at the heart of village life for more than a century, having opened in March 1923.
The event is organised with the support of local volunteers, whose work helps ensure the traditional fete continues year after year.
The 2026 event officially ran from 1pm until 4.30pm and was free to attend.
Despite the weather threatening to intervene, visitors were only too happy to get involved, helping to make it another successful afternoon for the village and the good causes which benefit from it.
Report by David Wybow