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The Binsted Fete
History
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Originally called the Binsted Horticultural Show and then the Binsted Fete & Flower Show, the first mention of a similar community event in our beautiful Hampshire village was in the Binsted School's Log Book back in 1893. At that time, the Show used the Schoolrooms, which meant that no School could be held on those days and the Head Teacher made an entry in the Log Book saying ...
26 July 1893 “Flower Show and Fete. The children competed with dressed dolls and wild flowers.”
Our fabulous history buffs found some amazing photos of Fete records...
Binsted Horticultural Show
Binsted School Hall laid out with produce from a Flower Show. The year is unknown, but as it is before the hall was partitioned into the classrooms we see today, it must be from the late 1800's or early 1900's.
Notebook 1897-1913
A beautifully kept bound notebook has been found in the Parish Council Records. Some pages were removed prior to this inscription (perhaps while the notebooks owner used it for a different purpose?) but the ‘front’ page spread appears to be the accounts from 1891/92 with clear text suggesting that “First Show Held at Binsted 1891” – Wow – that makes Binsted Fete 130 Years Old!
Binsted Parish Council Notebook
Pages containing the meeting minutes from the Binsted Village’s Horticultural Show from 1897 through to 1913.
Annual Show Poster 1914
What an amazing find! An original poster advertising the 1914 Binsted 'Annual Show of Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers'
Challenge Cup Winners, 25th July 1959
Billy Munday (1895-1981) and his wife Mary, nee Newman (1896-1980). They are holding the 'Challenge Cup' which was awarded to the Best Kept Garden!
Binsted Horticultural Show
Binsted School Hall laid out with produce from a Flower Show. The year is unknown, but as it is before the hall was partitioned into the classrooms we see today, it must be from the late 1800's or early 1900's.
Notebook 1897-1913
A beautifully kept bound notebook has been found in the Parish Council Records. Some pages were removed prior to this inscription (perhaps while the notebooks owner used it for a different purpose?) but the ‘front’ page spread appears to be the accounts from 1891/92 with clear text suggesting that “First Show Held at Binsted 1891” – Wow – that makes Binsted Fete 130 Years Old!
Binsted Parish Council Notebook
Pages containing the meeting minutes from the Binsted Village’s Horticultural Show from 1897 through to 1913.
Annual Show Poster 1914
What an amazing find! An original poster advertising the 1914 Binsted 'Annual Show of Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers'
Challenge Cup Winners, 25th July 1959
Billy Munday (1895-1981) and his wife Mary, nee Newman (1896-1980). They are holding the 'Challenge Cup' which was awarded to the Best Kept Garden!
Binsted Horticultural Show
Binsted School Hall laid out with produce from a Flower Show. The year is unknown, but as it is before the hall was partitioned into the classrooms we see today, it must be from the late 1800's or early 1900's.
Notebook 1897-1913
A beautifully kept bound notebook has been found in the Parish Council Records. Some pages were removed prior to this inscription (perhaps while the notebooks owner used it for a different purpose?) but the ‘front’ page spread appears to be the accounts from 1891/92 with clear text suggesting that “First Show Held at Binsted 1891” – Wow – that makes Binsted Fete 130 Years Old!
Binsted Parish Council Notebook
Pages containing the meeting minutes from the Binsted Village’s Horticultural Show from 1897 through to 1913.
Annual Show Poster 1914
What an amazing find! An original poster advertising the 1914 Binsted 'Annual Show of Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers'
Challenge Cup Winners, 25th July 1959
Billy Munday (1895-1981) and his wife Mary, nee Newman (1896-1980). They are holding the 'Challenge Cup' which was awarded to the Best Kept Garden!
Binsted Horticultural Show
Binsted School Hall laid out with produce from a Flower Show. The year is unknown, but as it is before the hall was partitioned into the classrooms we see today, it must be from the late 1800's or early 1900's.
Notebook 1897-1913
A beautifully kept bound notebook has been found in the Parish Council Records. Some pages were removed prior to this inscription (perhaps while the notebooks owner used it for a different purpose?) but the ‘front’ page spread appears to be the accounts from 1891/92 with clear text suggesting that “First Show Held at Binsted 1891” – Wow – that makes Binsted Fete 130 Years Old!
Binsted Parish Council Notebook
Pages containing the meeting minutes from the Binsted Village’s Horticultural Show from 1897 through to 1913.
Annual Show Poster 1914
What an amazing find! An original poster advertising the 1914 Binsted 'Annual Show of Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers'
Challenge Cup Winners, 25th July 1959
Billy Munday (1895-1981) and his wife Mary, nee Newman (1896-1980). They are holding the 'Challenge Cup' which was awarded to the Best Kept Garden!
Binsted Horticultural Show
Binsted School Hall laid out with produce from a Flower Show. The year is unknown, but as it is before the hall was partitioned into the classrooms we see today, it must be from the late 1800's or early 1900's.
Notebook 1897-1913
A beautifully kept bound notebook has been found in the Parish Council Records. Some pages were removed prior to this inscription (perhaps while the notebooks owner used it for a different purpose?) but the ‘front’ page spread appears to be the accounts from 1891/92 with clear text suggesting that “First Show Held at Binsted 1891” – Wow – that makes Binsted Fete 130 Years Old!
Binsted Parish Council Notebook
Pages containing the meeting minutes from the Binsted Village’s Horticultural Show from 1897 through to 1913.
Annual Show Poster 1914
What an amazing find! An original poster advertising the 1914 Binsted 'Annual Show of Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers'
Challenge Cup Winners, 25th July 1959
Billy Munday (1895-1981) and his wife Mary, nee Newman (1896-1980). They are holding the 'Challenge Cup' which was awarded to the Best Kept Garden!
Binsted Horticultural Show
Binsted School Hall laid out with produce from a Flower Show. The year is unknown, but as it is before the hall was partitioned into the classrooms we see today, it must be from the late 1800's or early 1900's.
Notebook 1897-1913
A beautifully kept bound notebook has been found in the Parish Council Records. Some pages were removed prior to this inscription (perhaps while the notebooks owner used it for a different purpose?) but the ‘front’ page spread appears to be the accounts from 1891/92 with clear text suggesting that “First Show Held at Binsted 1891” – Wow – that makes Binsted Fete 130 Years Old!
Binsted Parish Council Notebook
Pages containing the meeting minutes from the Binsted Village’s Horticultural Show from 1897 through to 1913.
Annual Show Poster 1914
What an amazing find! An original poster advertising the 1914 Binsted 'Annual Show of Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers'
Challenge Cup Winners, 25th July 1959
Billy Munday (1895-1981) and his wife Mary, nee Newman (1896-1980). They are holding the 'Challenge Cup' which was awarded to the Best Kept Garden!
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More recently, we've been given some photos from the 2006 Fete - it looks like lots of fun being had! Do you recognise anyone? Why not help us put names to faces - Get in Touch
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