The Show season is upon us
Posted by Mark | Filed under News, Next events
The show season is nearly upon us and we have been busy filling as many weekends as we can so you will have the opportunity to venture out and play a couple of games with us.
First on the confirmed board is, Easter Sunday 5 April 2015 at Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey, for you TV fans). It is just a couple of miles past Winchester up the A34, and as magnificent as it looks on the tele. They are holding their annual Easter egg hunt in the grounds of the castle, and this year it is in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace. The doors open at 10 am and close at 4 pm, with a free Easter egg for the kids, bouncy rides, a mini shopping village Battlefield South is going to be there to help provide some of the additional entertainment, along with, craft stalls, and other attractions including having you photo taken with Spiderman and Frozen’s Elsa. For more details click here to go their website.
Then on 2nd of May 2015 we will be attending the Surrey Heath Show being held as previously at Frimley Lodge Park (GU16 6HY for your sat nav). The show is open to the public from 10am and closes at 4 pm parking for the day is FREE, and there is something for all the family. From Tea and cakes stalls, to local radio, classic cars, fun fair rides, displays in the main arena, a whole host of business and craft stands, beer tents, all kinds of food stands and of course Battlefield South. For more details and go to their website click here.
Very hot on the heels of that is something a little more local and an old favourite of Battlefield South, St Mary’s Church summer community Fayre on Bank holiday Monday 4th May. Being held as always at St Mary’s Church Fratton, in Portsmouth, this is a great day out , with arena events, Beer tent, food and craft stalls, fun fair rides, music all day and much more. What more could you ask for well Battlefield South, and we will be there, along with the chance to help the community of Portsmouth as all profits are use to fund good causes around the local communities. So why not come along have some fun and support local projects.
Lastly for this post on 17th and 18 May is the annual Portsmouth Dragon Boat Festival. The weekend is organised by the Portsmouth and Southsea and Southsea Castle rotary clubs and being held at North Harbour, (the IBM buildings). The nominated charity for this year is the Haven at Titchfield. With the he Dragon boat competitions lasting the whole weekend supporting entertainment will consist of fun fair rides, bouncy castles, archery, craft and food stalls, Battlefield South and of course the Dragon boat racing its self. Parking for the day is £2 for the day so come along and have some fun. There are competitions for both juniors and adults, and we understand it is still possible to enter a team, so for more details click here, or email teams@portsdragonboatfestival.co.uk. for an entry form.
For more information about Battlefield South’s party and event availability Email Us! or call 01489 885 886, (you may need to leave a message , but we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can).
So many events so few weekends
Posted by Mark | Filed under News, Next events
As we fast approach the end of January, we are now busy looking at events and booking dates for the forth coming show and fete season. As always it would appear that everyone wants to have their events on the same weekend, so as usual some are going to be disappointed, although if it is a two day event we do try to attend at least one day.
So if you have an event or a birthday coming up (Between April and September) please let us know as soon as possible. We would hate to disappoint you.
That said we are kicking off early in April, (5 April to be precise). We will be back at Highclere Castle for their annual Easter egg hunt. 
This is a great event, with lots of stalls and attractions, so if you are looking for something different to do on Easter Sunday, why not come along and have fun in the grounds of Highclere (Downton Abby) Castle. You could even get some free chocolate!
For more information about Battlefield South’s party and event availability Email Us! or call 01489 885 886, (you may need to leave a message , but we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can).
The season is coming to an end
Posted by Mark | Filed under News, Next events
The summer season is almost at an end and with that the end of summer shows, festivals, carnivals and events. That is not to say we won’t still be covering corporate events and private parties, however our summer of fun is almost at an end. But before that here are a couple of dates for you, (unless you have an event you would like us to attend).
Firstly if you are a member (or even if you are not) the Royal British Legion Riders Branch are holding a “Bunny Bash” this coming week end at BOSC, Bolley Avenue , Bordon Hampshire , GU35 9HG. This is a camping event on Friday 12, with festival and carnival type entertainment on Saturday 13 (With Battlefield South in attendance of course). Entertainment starts at about 10 am and goes on until late, with the opportunity to stay (camping) over night again and departing on Sunday 14. Unfortunately due to other commitments Battlefield South will only be there on the Saturday. Entrance and camping (we are lead to believe ) are free, and proceeds from the event going to the branch fund and the RBL.
Then on Sunday 14 September we have an event a little closer
to home at the Hiltingbury Extravaganza , near chandlers Ford. The event is taking place on Hiltingbury Recreation ground, Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers’s Ford SO53 5NP. And is to be a mass of stalls, rides, Music, all the fun of the fair, and of course Battlefield South. With everything starting at 12:00 and ending at 17:00 (ish). This is the biggest extravaganza yet so if you have been before this will be better, and if you haven’t, it is not to be missed.
For more information follow the link http://www.thehilt.org.uk/whats-on/hiltingbury-extravaganza-its-back-for-2014
Lastly for your diaries is the Eastleigh Mardi Gras. Bring held on 20 September 2014 and running from 10 am to dusk on and around the Band stand in the town centre. There is a parade, a fun fair, arts and craft stalls, face painting, Live music and of course 
Battlefield South, ( other events are available).
For more information follow the link to their Facebook page (account required) https://www.facebook.com/EastleighMardiGras
So before the summer is over these are the remaining public events we have lined up. Why not come along and have some end of summer fun with us.
For more information about Battlefield South’s party and event availability Email Us! or call 01489 885 886, (you may need to leave a message , but we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can).
September is almost here
Posted by Mark | Filed under News, Next events
August is nearly over and it looks like the summer is almost over as well. But don’t worry we still have several events for you to attend and play with Battlefield South. Firstly Is Forton Festival 2014, being held in Forton Park Gosport on 30th August. The festival opens at 11 am and goes on until 7 pm, with, live music throughout the day, food and drink stalls, go karts, teddy bear, arts and crafts stalls, a raffle, Battlefield South and much much more. So why not come along and join in the fun. Battlefield South will be there!
For more information about Forton Fest 2014 30 August 2014 follow them on Facebook here or click here or here
For more information about Battlefield South’s party and event availability Email Us! or call 01489 885 886, (you may need to leave a message , but we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can).
If you missed it you missed out!
Posted by Mark | Filed under Blog, Next events
What an event “Heroes at Highclere” was last weekend, and Battlefield South was right in the thick of it. Just some of the attractions were the Red Devils Parachute display team showed off their skills both in freefall and under canopy. Then some amazing air displays from a group of WWI Bi and Tri planes, with some very professional synchronised and formation flying. They then went on to provide a spectacular air combat and dog fighting display.
Later in the day we were entertained by a Spitfire and Mustang, looping and turning around the castle and its grounds, as only they can. The spitfire with it Rolls Royce Merlin engine creating an unforgettable roar, and with the grace and pose of the air frame, twisting and turning, along with the Mustang and its sharp lines and brute force looks, creating an aerial ballet. Then to close the air show the “Sally B”, B17 flying fortress gracefully swooped and turned with the bomb bay doors open. That was just in the air! On the ground there were Calvary displays, a charity Football match, Fun Fair, arts and crafts, re-enactments of everything WWI and WWII. From troops and weapons, to digging for Victory and Land girls. They was even an ARP Vehicle and rescue set up.
On the stage were various singing artists with the Spitfire Girls performing some memorable tunes from the 40’s, and the show was closed by Alexandra Burke with some of her latest hits. In between acts there was entertainment in the other tents and bars with dancers dressed in period costumes. It truly was a great day out and well worth the entrance fee. Did I mention Battlefield South was there?
However if you missed that, fear not because at the end of August, it is back. Allegedly for the last time, it’s the big one (for Gosport), it is the finale. As always entrance is free, with live music, arts and crafts stalls, fair ground rides, and Battlefield South, Forton Fest 2014 is coming. So book the date in your 
diary, and make sure you don’t miss out.
Did I mention Battlefield South will be there?
For more information about Forton Fest 2014 30 August 2014 follow them on Facebook here or click here or here or here
For more information about Battlefield South’s party and event availability Email Us! or call 01489 885 886, (you may need to leave a message , but we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can).
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