VISTORS to a Hampshire market town were in for an 'enjoyable afternoon' as its country fayre returned with a whole host of activities and entertainment. 

The annual St Peter's Country Fayre took place in Bishop's Waltham on Saturday, September 23. 

The fayre has been a popular annual event in Bishop's Waltham since 2015 and each year it has grown. 

In 2022, it raised more than £6,000 for the church, which went towards the day-to-day running of the church, including maintaining the fabric of the church itself and the churchyard.

The fayre is organised by a small team of people from the community and the day features food and drink with live music, a real ale bar, shows, kids' crafts, plus much more.  

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Chris Simmonds visited with her husband. 

She said: "My husband and I spent a most enjoyable afternoon at the Bishop's Waltham Country Fayre.

"I had no idea there were so many active local organisations until I saw the amazing range of stalls.

"There was plenty to see and do, including skittles, toy pig racing, and guess which tube the ferret would emerge from. 

Hampshire Chronicle: St Peter's Country Fayre in Bishop's Waltham St Peter's Country Fayre in Bishop's Waltham (Image: Chris Simmonds)

"Music was provided by The Soberton Strummers playing 60s hits - taking me back to my teenage years - and the refreshments were excellent.

"The event was very well attended, particularly by families whose children had a whale of a time on the bouncy castle.

"We will certainly go again next year, and spend the whole day there so that we can see everything that's going on."