DUMMER Fair returned to the village cricket club last month to raise £28,692 in aid of Treloar School and College.

Located in Holybourne, Treloar’s provides quality education for disabled children as well as care, therapy and vital independence training to enable students to have a brighter, more independent future.

The annual fundraising event at Dummer, north of Alton, has become a firm favourite with shoppers from across the area, attracting more than 1,000 attendees across the two days keen to snap up pre-Christmas bargains from a vast selection of stalls offering everything from crafts, food and clothing to gifts and cards.

Dummer fair committee chairman Rebecca Caplan said: “Fifteen years ago I moved to Hampshire and I had two criteria for which charity to support – local and young people. Treloar’s was the perfect fit. I have been fundraising for them ever since and am a huge supporter of everything they do.

“Proceeds raised from this fair are so important for Treloar’s both in terms of financial support and also to ensure the local community get to know about the charity. I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount raised at this year’s fair. A truly magnificent effort that has set the bar high for future years.”

Jon Colville, director of fundraising at Treloar’s, said: “An event like this takes many months of planning, so we have to give huge thanks to the committee, who not only planned and managed the event but worked so hard on the day.

“Thanks also to our sponsor, Savills, and their team who greeted everyone at the entrance, then the legion of hardworking, loyal volunteers and Friends of Treloar’s who made the event possible.

“I don’t want to miss the Treloar team either who parked their normal work routine to help on the day. All the profits are invested in our young people so a wonderful and slightly different way of raising money for Treloar’s.

“We are very grateful to everyone who supported the event.”

To find out more about next year’s Dummer fair event, e-mail [email protected] or call 01420 547447.