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Rallye Sunseeker
Saturday 27th February 2010

Rallye Sunseeker, the opening round of the MSA Gravel Rally Championship, returns to Somerley on the 27th February 2010. Somerley not only hosts two challenging and spectacular stages on one of the country’s most prestigious gravel rallies, but it’s also the venue for Motorfair 2010. In the main arena there will be trade and retail stands for you to visit, displays of classic cars, and catering facilities. And, if watching the rally from the three excellent viewing areas whets your appetite, there are opportunities to discover what it’s like to sit in a rally car by experiencing the Simulator or having a ride in an MG ZR rally car.

Rallye Sunseeker

Photo courtesy of www.CMWI.net

Dogs are not encouraged but must be kept on leads at all times.

Entry costs just £25 per car and gates open at 8.00am on Saturday 27 February 2010.
For further details, visit the event website at www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk

Somerley Park International Horse Trials
Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st March 2010

Somerley Park, will host the premier opening round of The Mitsubishi Motors Stately Homes Challenge regarded as an important spring fixture for riders from around the world. Now in its fourteenth year, the first International event of the season attracts top competitors from more than 14 nations, as well as amateur riders putting the next generation of eventers though their paces.

The challenging cross country course is set in hundreds of acres of parkland, woodland and in front of the stately home. The show jumping arena is sited next to the main marquee which offers catering, a trade stand area and is in easy walking distance of the dressage arena and the start of the cross country course. This event provides an enjoyable day out for all the family.

This year the event will run BE 100, Novice, Intermediate and CIC** sections, allowing an early opportunity to qualify horses.

Horse Trials

Dogs are not encouraged but must be kept on leads at all times.

Full details from: www.somerleyparkhorsetrials.co.uk or telephone Adele Schardt on 01425 461744

Craft and Garden Fair
Saturday 3rd April - Monday 5th April 2010

Taking place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, this celebrated Craft Fair includes exhibitions, demonstrations and sales of traditional and contemporary crafts and artwork as well as plants, garden furniture, ornaments and garden supplies. Refreshments are available as well as children's entertainment, a picnic area and facilities for disabled visitors.

The Fair opens at 10.00am and closes at 6.00pm each day. Free parking.

Dogs are not encouraged but must be kept on leads at all times.

For further information please contact Kati Zombory-Moldovan, Craft Carnival
Tel: 01202 842407 or e-mail: info@craftcarnival.co.uk

Ellingham Show
14th August 2010

If you are looking for a wonderful family day out, then the Ellingham Show in Somerley Park delivers just that. This is a truly traditional show featuring craft and horticultural marquees, activities in the main ring including sheepdog and falconry displays and the impressive sight of the Heavy Horses. The one-day show brings together the very best of the countryside in the spectacular setting of Somerley Park.

Handicrafts are on display including the traditional spinning and lace making techniques. For the children, there is always the challenge of the Scarecrow competition or the ever-popular Fancy Dress Parade for four legged companions and their owners. Add to this the Ringwood Pipe Band, children’s entertainment and over 100 trade stands where you can browse and buy home-made produce, locally made toys and much more. Then there is Millars Ark, where children get literally hands on and in the pens with farm animals, making this is a family day not to be missed.

In addition to a wide variety of livestock classes, visitors can enjoy the delights of the Horticultural Marquee brimming with local produce and flowers, as well as many novelty competitions such as ‘Have a Go’ dog agility, Fancy Dress Competitions and the Scarecrow Competition, which incorporates many original and unusual designs. The showground is open to the public from 9.00am on show day with free car parking.

Dogs are not encouraged but must be kept on leads at all times.

For more information please visit the Ellingham Show website www.ellinghamshow.co.uk or e-mail info@ellinghamshow.co.uk

REGULAR EVENTS

Ground Zero Airsoft at Somerley
Ground Zero is the latest generation in airsofting war games - an already established and reportedly the fastest growing leisure activity in the UK. We combine skirmishing and military simulation into action-packed, non-stop fun gaming days using a choice of realistic weapons that fire 6mm plastic bb balls.

Areas of the woodland site include a Vietnam-style village, hill-top command post, bridge, fort, pond, prison camp, fire bunker, sniper hide and a watch tower with plenty of small weaving tunnels throughout the site, and a massive bunker system with additions being made all the time.

You could be attacking Firebase Charlie, playing crazy assault on Stag Camp or capturing and holding the fort, all in purpose built locations around the site. The friendly, professional Marshals will guide and advise, ensuring you have a fantastic experience.

Ground Zero Airsoft takes place every other Sunday on the Somerley Estate if you want to join the action with our regular players. We are also available for private corporate bookings.

For further details please contact Howard Payne on 01329 849818 (24 hr answer phone), 07951 415188 (Mobile) or visit www.groundzeroairsoft.com

Clay Shooting
Somerley hosts a monthly clay shoot, usually on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

Shooting begins at 10.00am and entries close at 2.30pm. Entry fee is £13.00 to include 40 targets shot over seven stands. For a second round, a further fee of £10.00 is required. Colts (17 years and younger) entry fee is £7.00. Car parking, snacks and toilet facilities are available on site. Cash prizes are presented.

Directions: Take the A31 westbound past Ringwood and take the first left turn marked Verwood. Follow the A3081 under the underpass and some 200 yards further, turn right at the thatched cottage. Follow this road and you will arrive at the Clay Shoot car park.

For further details contact Geoff Wiltshire 01425 473223