St Peter’s Fair 2022
Saturday 2nd July
LIVE MUSIC in the Square from 7.30pm ‘Neil Kristopher’ Swing and Rat Pack vocalist followed by ‘The Roustabouts’ reworked covers and originals!
Charity Bar B Q by Holsworthy Scouts
Fair Draw tickets on sale plus exit collection for the Fair entertainment and Holsworthy Explorers.
Sunday 3rd July
Sung Eucharist - a modern language service with hymns, St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church 11am
Family Afternoon in the Square! 2pm – 5pm, Local Charity Stalls, (please contact Jon Hutchings @ The White Hart if you would like a stall), Live demo from Gesar Karate, live music, Children’s Fancy Dress competition - theme, Jubilee Year! Holsworthy Lions Junior Town Crier Competition
Civic Service 6.00pm in the Parish Church All are welcome
LIVE MUSIC in the Square from 7.30pm with ‘Company B’ a jump jive band hailing from the “sunny” county of Cornwall
Charity Bar B Q by Holsworthy Youth Football
Fair Draw tickets on sale plus exit collection for Fair entertainment and Holsworthy Explorers.
Monday 4th July
Holsworthy Museum ‘History of St Peter’s Fair exhibition’ 11am-1pm Manor Car park, free entry
Judging of Holsworthy in Bloom competition. To enter contact Holsworthy town council
H.A.S.P. evening of family fun from 6.30pm at Stanhope Park. There will be a BBQ, refreshments, bouncy castles, tombola raffles, games and more
Tuesday 5th July
Holsworthy Museum ‘History of St Peter’s Fair exhibition’ 11am-1pm Manor Car park, free entry
Launch of the new Arts Society Church Trail, 1.30pm St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church, all welcome
Meeting of the Court Leet, chaired by the Portreeve in all his finery,
with petitions from its members 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall (doors open 7pm).
Procession from the Memorial Hall with the Town Crier, the Portreeve, members of the Court Leet, to the Ale Houses of the Town for the ‘Ceremonial Ale Tasting’ and the presentation of the ‘Fair Ivy’ to the Landlords.
Wednesday 6th July
8am Proclamation of the Opening of the Fair by the Town Crier on the Site of the Old Great Tree of Holsworthy. Followed by the Bread Weighing Ceremony.
The Portreeve will present certificates plus an invitation to the Children’s Breakfast to children of Primary School age who attended the Proclamation (Venue to be announced on the day).
Charity Breakfast in the Memorial Hall from 8am Organised by Holsworthy Scouts
Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy stall, 10-12noon, Bodmin Street Methodist Church.
St. Peter’s Fair Sale of Fat stock & Dairy Cattle at the Cattle Market from 10.30am
Presentation to the owner of the Best Calf on show by the outgoing Pretty Maid.
Holsworthy Museum ‘History of St Peter’s Fair exhibition’ 11am-3pm Manor Car park, free entry
Street Entertainment with Jazz from the Stannary Jazz Men Fore Street
12pm The Pretty Maid Ceremony at the Church at Midday
Rowlands Funfair open from midday, Manor Car Park
St. Peter’s Fair Luncheon in the Memorial Hall at 1.15pm Tickets £13.50 available from The White Hart
Pretty Maid’s Tea in the Church at 6pm
Evening Entertainment in the Square from 7.00pm:-
LIVE MUSIC from ‘The Wicked Singer Band’ local covers band. followed by ‘Big Al and the Wild Strawberries’ Expect classic covers and country in their own style!
Charity BAR B Q by Holsworthy Cricket Club
Fair Draw tickets on sale plus exit collection for Fair entertainment and Holsworthy Explorers.
Thursday 7th July
Holsworthy Museum ‘History of St Peter’s Fair exhibition’ 11am-1pm Manor Car park, free entry
Rowlands Funfair open from 6pm, Manor Car Park
The Furry Dance start at the Memorial Hall entrance at 7.30pm
Led by the Holsworthy Town Band, The Portreeve, Members of HATS, local youth groups (and anyone else who fancies it!) dance through the streets (and some Pubs) of Holsworthy finishing in the Square
LIVE MUSIC in the Square from 8pm (on completion of the Furry Dance) ‘Black Friday All aboard the good ship Black Friday - join her crew and captain Tom for another stormy crossing of the Celtic sea of folk-punk. Supported by ‘Joy Machine’ local covers duo
Charity BAR B Q by Holsworthy Football Club
Fair Draw tickets on sale plus exit collection for Fair entertainment and Holsworthy Explorers.
Friday 8th July
Holsworthy Museum ‘History of St Peter’s Fair exhibition’ 11am-1pm Manor Car park, free entry
Rowlands Funfair open from 6pm, Manor Car Park
In The Square: Pedestrian Treasure Hunt 7pm meet behind the stage
LIVE MUSIC from 7.30pm ‘Lionstar’ Musically diverse band who integrate and fuse together a unique sound that is so entertaining to listen to. Followed by ‘Lovin the 90’s’ fun upbeat live band recreating the sights and sounds of the 1990’s chart music.
Charity BAR B Q by Holsworthy Lions Club
Fair Draw tickets on sale plus exit collection for Fair entertainment and Holsworthy Explorers.
Saturday 9th July
Coffee and Cake morning, everyone welcome 10-12noon, Bodmin Street Methodist Church.
Rowlands Funfair open from 6pm, Manor Car Park
In The Square:
Family entertainment from 7pm with ‘Goronwy Thom’
LIVE MUSIC FINALE from 9pm ‘The Beatles for Sale’ will wow you with a show that includes all the greatest Beatles hits!
Firework Finale (approx. 10.55pm)
Bar B Q by the members and friends of St Peter’s Fair Entertainments Committee.
ST PETER’S FAIR DRAW 9.45pm approx. (Drawn by the Pretty Maid on the stage)
Exit collection for Fair entertainment and Holsworthy Explorers.
Sunday 10th July
Open Air Service in the Square led by Holsworthy & District Christians Together at 11am refreshments, All welcome
All Age “Creative Church” Eucharist - a less formal service with hymns and songs, St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church 11am
Holsworthy Cricket Club ‘6 Aside Cricket competition’ Holsworthy park - to enter a team contact Dave Gerry on 07811350383 open to all!
DISCLAIMER:
This program is as accurate as possible when going to press (09/06/22).
There will be additional information about events and activities in our official program which will be available online and around the town in late June
The St Peter’s Fair Entertainments committee are only responsible for publicising the events.
Last Updated 20/07/22
Holsworthy ib Bloom 2022
Entries were free and open to all those living within the boundaries of Holsworthy Town.
Judging took place during St Peter’s Fair Week on Monday 4th July by
Mayor Councillor Helen Parker, Deputy Mayor Councillor Nigel Kenneally & Portrevine Angela Parrish
The Residential Winners of 2022 are:
Residential 1st Place: Linda Russell
Residential 2nd Place: Gloria Dymond
Residential 3rd Place: Martin Prout
Highly Commended Residential Entry: Ronald Parsons
Highly Commended Residential Entry: Mirium Hibberd
The Business Winners of 2022 are:
1st Place Business: The Holsworthy Social Club
2nd Place Business: The Kings Arms
