Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2007 | Page 48

life OUT AND ABOUT The Wild Wild West Brickfields summer fayre Brickfields was the venue for a traditional style fayre held on the 7th and 8th July; the occasion was in celebration of Brickfields’ 25th anniversary. The weather was very kind, considering how unpredictable it had been previously. All the proceeds from the weekend went to two charities, the Earl Mountbatten Hospice and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute. Country pursuits of all sorts were present at the fayre. There were experts on hand to give visitors an opportunity to test their aim at clay pigeon shooting, to try their hands at fly casting and also to have a go at carriage driving. There were beagles and hounds for people to meet, terrier racing, a dog show and dog agility performances. All the regular Brickfields attractions were on show; Shire horse parades, pig racing, blacksmiths working 48 demonstrations, miniature Shetlands, pony rides and plenty more. There were some lovely craft stalls and many amusements for the children. A strong cowboy theme to the weekend meant that the Long Riders were on site for the duration and provided much entertainment. Ryde Extreme Performers were there for the weekend and did some extreme performing involving fire eating. Saturday night continued with the cowboy theme and there was a dance in the big arena with live music provided by The Lonesome Valley Boys and The Dance Preachers. A carriage driving show was held on the Sunday. The weekend went off exceptionally well and it is hoped that this becomes an annual event. Island Life - www.islandlife.tv