Christmas Party

This is our last event of the 2025 season. This year we are holding the party at Ibsley Village Hall, which is right on the edge of the New Forest.

The site opens at 12pm on Friday, and closes on Sunday. The stewards for this meet can be contacted by email before the meet at info@wessexfdsg.org, or by the Wessex mobile phone on 07340 248 577 during the meet.

The hall will be open for use from Friday afternoon through to Sunday morning. The field here is not accessible, so all units must camp on the hardstanding area around the hall.

As this is a special meet, fees are slightly different to our normal pricing structure. The cost of the meet is £20 per night for a couple, or £15 per night for singles. If you are just coming out for the day, the cost will be £6 per person. Fees will be taken on Saturday evening, either by card (preferred) or cash (please bring the exact amount).

Directions

Ibsley Village Hall
Gorley Road, Ibsley
BH24 3NL
OS Ref: 195/161099

• From Salisbury take the A338 South to Fordingbridge.

  • Continue beyond Fordingbridge for 3 miles.

  • After the Old Beams Inn, turn left signed South Gorley and Mockbeggar.

  • In ½ mile, at the crossroads turn left.

  • The hall is ¼ mile on the right, up a short track.

• From Ringwood take the A338 north for 2½ miles.

  • Turn right just before the Old Beams Inn, then as above.

What’s on

For those camping, the hall will be available all weekend.
Please note all timings are approximate and subject to change.

Friday evening

On Friday evening we will gather in the warmth of the hall from 7pm. We will begin with ‘cheese and crackers’, please bring a piece of your favourite cheese, and crackers will be provided. This will be followed by a sing-a-round, songs and stories.

Saturday

The day will start with chair yoga, accessible to all - a gentle stretch to begin the day. Next is the morning Christmas film with popcorn. For lunch there will be the option for homemade soup and roll, this will include a vegetarian and gluten free choice. (small cost). The afternoon will consist of Christmas crafts, play-up, board games and puzzles.

Christmas Ceilidh

In the evening we will be holding a ‘bring-and-share’ supper starting around 5.30pm. Please bring a plate of your favourite food to share with the group.

We hope to make the evening have a real party atmosphere, so we encourage you to enter into the Christmas spirit with seasonal dress, and celebratory drink or two if you so wish.

The ceilidh starts at 7.30pm on Saturday, and will feature our usual range of dancing, music, singing and other entertainment. A raffle will be held to support our nominated charity.

Sunday

For those who are staying over we’d appreciate help clearing the hall. There will be a coffee morning in the hall at approx. 10.30am, and the site will close at 1PM