The first Christmas Fair of the year

Every year for more than fifteen years Aspire Defence has been a proud sponsor of the event and this year was no exception.

Held at Tedworth House in Tidworth on 26th and 27th September has for many years been established in the county’s social calendar, but this year was particularly special as it was commemorating the Queens Jubilee. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was the immensely dedicated former patron of the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, so as well as celebrating her glorious 70 years as Sovereign it was now paying tribute to her life of service and dedication to others.

Each autumn, the EECF offers shoppers a promise to shop, eat and chat all in one fabulous venue. Offering unique festive gifts, from home wares, toys and games to clothing and locally-made produce, with a café and a Champagne reception this is a real chance to get ahead with your Christmas shopping!

Caroline Cary, Fair organiser, said:

I would just like to say thank you to everyone who came and supported this event – to our dedicated volunteers, all the shoppers, stallholders, our wonderful Chelsea Pensioners and to everyone involved without whom this could never achieve the success it currently enjoys. In particular, I would like to thank our long term sponsors, General Dynamics and Aspire Defence, whose notable generosity make it all possible

Presenting the sponsorship cheque on behalf of ADL and ADSL, Allan Thomson, Chief Executive of Aspire Defence, said:

We’re proud to be a long-running sponsor of this fantastic event in support of such an excellent cause that make such difference to Service men, women and their families.  Congratulations to the organisers on yet another successful Fair

Each year 10% of all purchases are donated to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, and the Proceeds help ABF, the Soldier’s Charity to deliver vital support to soldiers, veterans and their families.

This year, the event will be  going online from 15 to 22 November with even more stallholders available to buy from virtually,  see www.eecfair.org.uk for more information.