The funfair will return to Smannell Road in September. Residents will remember that the fair planned for April was cancelled at the last minute because water board contractors ploughed up the area to lay mains for the new development at East Anton.

I have been in contact with the fair operators and Test Valley Leisure Department and confirmed the fair will be able to use the site on 11th to 13th September as originally planned. As reported previously on this website the operators have agreed (at my request) additional facilities for fairgoers and will be working closely with police and council wardens to deter trouble makers.

The site is currently still in a state of disrepair but contractors will be working on it to restore it to its previous standard (of grass rather than mud) as soon as possible.