DISPLAYS
Throughout the weekend, we've got lots of demonstrations going on that you can watch or even take part in! Find some treasure with the metal detectorists or watch the skilled woodcarvers create some beautiful pieces.
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All displays will be open throughout the weekend.
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Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
BlackwELL BUSHCRAFT
Blackwell Bushcraft aspires to improve mental wellbeing by teaching practical outdoor skills to gain self reliance and confidence without the requirement of modern technology.
Come and tap into your ancestors' knowledge and dare to be wild!
Blackwell Bushcraft will be running sessions in the Bush Craft Zone across both days of the show. Click to the link below to find out more!
HAMPSHIRE SEARCH & RESCUE
Set up in 2003 Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR), a registered charity, is one of many (35) Lowland Rescue teams throughout the country which provide professionally trained volunteers to assist the police with searches for at-risk vulnerable missing people (such as children, the elderly or despondent).
DISPLAYING THEIR SKILLS BOTH DAYS
Solent Metal Detecting Club
Come along and have your first experience of detecting. Put on the headphones and head out into the field excitedly waiting for the sound that you have discovered "treasure"!!
SADLY SOLENT METAL DETECTORS HAVE HAD TO PULL OUT OF THE SHOW AT LAST MINUTE. WE ARE TRYING TO FIND ANOTHER GROUP TO JOIN US, FINGERS CROSSED!
Solent Guild of Woodcarvers
A talented group of people demonstrating all aspects of carving, whittling and sculpting and other wood related activities. They will be holding their annual competition on the Saturday - you can vote for the best woodcarving!
Petersfield & District Beekeepers' Association
“The Petersfield & District Beekeepers’ Association” was formed in 1941 as the “Steep Beekeepers’ Association” being encouraged by the need to ‘grow one’s own food’ during the war years and after. In the 1950’s the name changed to Petersfield & District Beekeepers Association with the Object ‘to promote and further the craft of beekeeping’. Since then it has maintained a regular membership of around 100 beekeepers plus interested friends and family.
Throughout the year our members talk to groups both young and old about our craft and the importance of honeybees and other pollinators.
ARCHERY
Raven Field Archers is a field archery club based near Petersfield. Come and have an archery taster session! Will you hit the bullseye?
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
PETERSFIELD DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB
This will feature a live casting experience, along with a set up to catch imitation fish (foamex cut-outs) with a seat box, demonstrations about tackle, fish handling and fishing rod with nets to win free coaching lessons.
OPEN ALL WEEKEND
Butser ancient farm
Butser Ancient Farm is an open-air experimental archaeology museum and active research centre, learning about the past by recreating it.
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Come and speak to the Friends of Butser Ancient Farm to learn about the South Downs of millennia past...
Wessex Historic Tractor & Implement Club
The ‘’Wessex Historic Tractor and Implement Club’’ was established over fifty years ago by a number of local enthusiasts who had a passion for the preservation of vintage agricultural vehicles, machinery, tools and other associated interests including rural crafts and pastimes, that are connected with vintage agriculture, attending various displays, rallies, ploughing matches and road runs throughout the year.
COME AND HAVE A CHAT!
Joe The Smithy
Historical, traditional and contemporary Blacksmith.
From the Iron Age to the Modern age, Joe has worked with Ray Mears on History-hit exploring the ancient craft.
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There will de tradtional blacksmith demonstrations taking place as well as possibly being dressed as a Saxon!
PETERSFIELD Young Farmers
Petersfield Young Farmers will be attending with their display of tractors and information.
An organisation providing activities for members aged 10-26, including sports, crafts, travel, stockjudging, competitions and the opportunity to meet friends and new people
