Aldridge Brownlee 80th Anniversary Celebration Success
Posted By Susie on September 21, 2009
Bournemouth-based solicitors Aldridge Brownlee celebrated its 80th birthday in style this year by hosting a 1920’s vintage-themed fayre at Winton Recreation Ground on Saturday 5th September. Everyone was invited to the party, which was free entry to all and not for profit, and organisers RT Media put attendance figures at over 4000 people throughout the day.
Fine weather graced the fayre, which featured more than 60 exhibitors and raised over £600 for chosen local charites Pramacare and Julia’s House through a raffle and exhibitor donations. The event was supported by Heart FM and the Bournemouth Echo, who were both present to join in the celebrations.
People came to browse and buy from the numerous art and craft stalls, sample the best locally produced foods or sit in the deckchairs and soak up the nostalgic atmosphere at the main stage created by live performances from local dance school Dance Crazy and a 17-piece Big Band. In the main tent visitors were able to view a timeline of events though history, see a talk and presentation of vintage clothing from local expert Patricia Godwin, view historic photographs from the forthcoming Streets of Bournemouth online museum and meet acclaimed local author and historian, Rodney Legg. Around the perimeter of the fayreground, a collection of cars provided by the Three Counties Vintage & Classic Car Club drew many admirers.
A traditional Punch & Judy show was performed at intervals throughout the day and was a big draw for the younger visitors to the fayre, as were the hundreds of free 80th birthday balloons and balloon shaped creatures and flowers that were given out.
Aldridge Brownlee Practice Manager Paul Sherman commented on the success of the birthday celebrations; ‘Aldridge Brownlee has been delighted to host the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre to celebrate 80 years of providing a full range of legal services to both the public and businesses across the Bournemouth area. We trust everyone has had a great time with us today and we’ve been happy to raise funds for our local charites Pramacare and Julia’s House.’
RT Media Creative Director Ross Thornley congratulated his team for organising such a successful event; “Months of hard work from the team has paid off today with an event that has enabled Aldridge Brownlee to thank the community for their support over the last 80 years and really differentiate themselves. The feedback already has been outstanding and everyone at RT Media should be proud of a well-run day.”
Come to the Vintage Fayre and see this beautiful 1958 Jaguar XK150 drophead coupe on the Ooops stand.
The Bournemouth Vintage Fayre takes place at Winton Recreation Ground from 11am - 5pm this Saturday 5th September. Please read on for more information on finding your way there ….
If you are thinking of visiting the Vintage Fayre this weekend please take a look at the links below, which will help direct you to the nearest car parks to Winton Recreation Ground:
We will be out and about this week promoting the Vintage Fayre to the people of Bournemouth!
Roll up! Roll up! Don’t forget to get your tickets for our raffle prize draw at the Vintage Fayre - look out for our ticket sellers as they make their way around the fayre ground. All proceeds will go to our two nominated charities - 
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We are very pleased to be joined at the Vintage Fayre by the 38th Bournemouth Scout Group/Avon Explorer Scouts, who will be raising money for their 
More fabulous jewellery confirmed for the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre! Xanadau Jewellery will be bringing their lovely collection along - so make sure you visit their stand and bag yourself some gorgeous things.
Some of the team from Redhill Park Fire Station will be joining us at the Vintage Fayre with one of their engines.
Anyone who loves shopping for bags will be in for a treat at the Vintage Fayre! Cara Lloyd-Hopkins of Carara Designs will be showing a range of her beautiful hand-crafted bags like the ones shown here. The gorgeous gingham and floral fabrics bring vintage into the present day, and we know you will just love Cara’s fabulous designs.
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The Cherry Tree
Jewellery fans should make sure they visit Sarah Redrup at the Rainbow Jewels stand. Her lovely crystal jewellery is hand made in America, and consists of Swarovski crystals embedded in resin & hung on sterling silver chains. The range consits of earrings, bangles, rings & pendants. Rainbow Jewels are one of only two importers of this exclusive range, so don’t miss out!
The Pampered Chef UK, Ltd
The Bournemouth Vintage Fayre is pleased to welcome Scooby’s, who are based at 408 Wimborne Road, Winton. Scooby’s will be selling assorted bagged sweets, New Forest ice creams, Slush Puppies and other cold drinks from their stall. Pay them a visit and support a local trader!
O’Hagan’s
spares. Vintage notions, trimmings and retro fabrics, small bits & pieces in “theme” packs, all at affordable prices; the kind of thing you might find in a good secondhand shop or a flea market.
An alert has gone out to local businesses and traders to remind them they have just 7 days left to register their attendance at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre. The event, which will raise funds for 
Patricia Godwin, acknowledged specialist on the Social Whirl of the Twentieth Century, will be joining us at the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre for a witty and illuminating look at the Roaring Twenties!
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Minster Sweets will be bringing their traditional sweetshop to the Bournemouth Vintage Fayre!
