Southsea summer fair fun

By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jul 2018, 06:00 GMT
Updated 7th May 2020, 03:29 GMT
The Summer Fayre held at Castle Road in Southsea - Looking through LPs at Alex Cave's record stall. Picture: Vernon Nash (180410-003)The Summer Fayre held at Castle Road in Southsea - Looking through LPs at Alex Cave's record stall. Picture: Vernon Nash (180410-003)
The Summer Fayre held at Castle Road in Southsea - Looking through LPs at Alex Cave's record stall. Picture: Vernon Nash (180410-003) | jpress
SOUTHSEA’S iconic Castle Road was once again transformed into a sea of colour as people flocked to the annual summer fair at the weekend.

Visitors relaxed with an exotic drink from one of the many pop-up bars while enjoying a sizzling treat as people toasted independent businesses.

The unique street market to support local traders also featured a number of the city’s top musical talents to entertain the masses.

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There was something for everyone with clothes, face-painting, crafts, paintings, tattoos, vinyl and antiques.

Alex Cave, owner of Nothing Ventured Vinyl sells electro dance music from the 90s through to modern day sounds.

He said: ‘It’s the third time I’ve been here and it’s always a great vibe. I do really well here.’

Sue Meredith, who does historical illustrations of nearby destinations, added: ‘The event is always really good for me and other traders.’

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