It is now a tradition at the Verwood Rustic Fair to see over hundred bright yellow plastic ducks being released en masse into the river. At the Verwood Rustic Fair, the annual duck race is high-stakes aquatic theatre. Companies and Read More
The Rustic Fair 2026 was an incredible success, drawing wonderful crowds of families and friends for a fantastic day out. Thanks to good weather and a packed schedule of sights and activities, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The Read More
Are you ready to dance the day away? Alongside all the incredible stalls and rustic charm, the Verwood Rustic Fair is bringing you an absolute powerhouse lineup of live music across the weekend! Whether you love toe-tapping brass, nostalgic throwbacks, Read More
Jeff Mostyn is widely celebrated as one of the most influential figures in modern English football, best known for his transformative leadership during his long tenure as the chairman of AFC Bournemouth. Having first become involved with the club in Read More
Rustic Fayre on Bank Holiday Monday is getting closer and final preparations for a great day out are now well underway – this includes a packed arena programme, live music throughout the afternoon, more than 80 classic vehicles on show Read More
Andy Maw was delighted to congratulate Paul Buttolph on being chosen by club members as our President-Elect for this Rotary year. This means Paul will take over from Andy as President in July 2027. In the meantime Andy and Paul Read More
Get ready for an unforgettable day out! This August Bank Holiday (Monday, 31st August), the legendary Verwood Rustic Fayre is back—and we’re bringing you an extraordinary spectacle that will have you on the edge of your seat. We are thrilled Read More
Classic Vehicle owners can now register their vehicles for the 2026 Rustic Fayre. Register your Classic vehicle The ticketing for Classic Vehicles is being run by the TR Register Wessex group, but all vehicles registered up to and including 1999 are welcome. Read More
It is incredibly inspiring to look at how far the world has come in the fight against polio. This highly infectious disease, caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system, once cast a shadow of fear over families globally. Read More
On June 24, 2026, north-central Venezuela was struck by a catastrophic doublet earthquake event, consisting of a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed just 39 seconds later by a massive 7.5 mainshock. This sequence represents the strongest seismic activity the country has Read More
