On the weekend of 26th/27th people in North West Hampshire were transported back in time at the Weyhill Fairground to enjoy all the delights of a traditional fair.

The Michaelmas Fair 2009 took place and included Old Tyme Fairground attractions including:

• Carousel Horses
• Helter Skelter
• Fairground Organ
• Traction Engines
• Circus Performers
• Childrens' Animal Farm

There was also be plenty of entertainment from morris dancers, musicians, Punch & Judy and much more including plenty of food and drink!

Scroll down for photos and video from when Andover Sound's Ben McGrail and James Perrin went along to enjoy the fun:

It was beautiful weather for the fair

The carousel was a popular attraction

As was the helter skelter

You couldn't miss Jeremy the stilt-walker!

Old-tyme attractions included some traction engines

And there were lots of stalls selling food, drink and crafts

There was loads for kids to do, including a mini zoo

A fair isn't complete without a coconut shy!

Popcorn and candy floss was snapped up by the public

Ben grabs a chat with organiser Leanne Hill...

...who was wearing some traditional old-tyme clothes!

Topper was there...

...with his car

James tries to interview Jeremy

James prepares to interview organiser Simon Pratt...on the carousel

Somehow...James pulls it off!

James purchases his groat...

...to go on rides everyone has to pay by groat currency!

For Ben's next challenge, he gets James to ride the helter skelter and commentate on the way down

Oops

It's a long way up!

That's James on the left-hand window!

He survives the ride!

And here's a video of James on the carousel!

 

The Michaelmas Fair was used to raise some much needed funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Abulance's life saving work. The Air Ambulance is a charity relying 100% on the good will of the general public to raise the £92,000 each month that is needed to run the service. On average the helicopter, which is based at Thruxton, is called out between 3 and 6 times every day.