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!

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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

The Binsted Fete

History