Sultan show has fun for the whole family...

Thousands of people came through the gates for another fun-packed HMS Sultan Summer Show.
Louis Frampton and twins Reiley and Reggie, six, enjoy one of the funfair rides Picture: Keith WoodlandLouis Frampton and twins Reiley and Reggie, six, enjoy one of the funfair rides Picture: Keith Woodland
Louis Frampton and twins Reiley and Reggie, six, enjoy one of the funfair rides Picture: Keith Woodland

Spectators watched on amazed as gigantic roaring monster trucks and the Bolddog Lings motorcycle display team performed stunts in the show’s main arena.

In keeping with military traditions HMS Sultan’s Ceremonial Guard performed a marching display to mark the establishment’s 60th anniversary.

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Captain Trevor Gulley, commanding officer of the HMS Sultan, said: ‘This year’s HMS Sultan Summer Show went exceptionally well.

Louis Frampton and twins Reiley and Reggie, six, enjoy one of the funfair rides Picture: Keith WoodlandLouis Frampton and twins Reiley and Reggie, six, enjoy one of the funfair rides Picture: Keith Woodland
Louis Frampton and twins Reiley and Reggie, six, enjoy one of the funfair rides Picture: Keith Woodland

‘There was a lot going on all around the show and it was great to see the excitement all around when the monster trucks entered the main arena for the first time.’

Captain Gulley said that it was really good to see so many families around to enjoy the day. He explained that the show is about putting something back into the community.

Deborah Cooper, mother of four from Gosport, said: ‘We have come because it’s lovely to have somewhere local to go, it’s nice to get together and spend time together as a family.’

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Youngest son Oliver said: ‘I really want to go on the helicopter it looks amazing. And also the spinning ride that looks wicked!’

The Bolddog Lings motorcycle display teamThe Bolddog Lings motorcycle display team
The Bolddog Lings motorcycle display team

There were dozens of stalls from companies and organisations, including Beach Hut Designs and From the Craftbox.

Owner of Beach Hut Designs Corin Attrill said: ‘This is my first Sultan Show, so I’m was really excited about the weekend.’

From the Craftbox owner Michelle Duffy said: ‘I was delighted when HMS Sultan asked if we would like to come and join the show, so I asked people I know who own craft shops, like Corin’s, to come down. There are 15 stalls here today that all sell handmade products.

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‘The day is really fun and exciting we love bringing what we do to the public.’

Monster trucks in the main arenaMonster trucks in the main arena
Monster trucks in the main arena

The show supports a range of charities including the Royal Navy and Royal Military Charity and the Gosport Men’s Shed.

The show aims to raise valuable funds for service and local charities and good causes.

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