The Orvis Country Experience Day
Provisional Date – Sunday 17th April 2011
10am to 4pm – Bring the whole family (including the dog)Please email jamie@meonsprings.com if you have any useful comments or suggestions, or would like to be kept up to date with the 2011 event.
This is what they have said about previous Orvis Country Experience Days
2010 Review
The 2010 event was a huge success, with over 1500 people enjoying a beautiful day out in the country.
I would like to thank the following people.
Matthew Jackson http://yourmusicdisco.webs.com/ for providing an excellent PA system.
Hamptworth Estates http://www.hamptworthestate.co.uk/Gundogs.asp for an excellent gun dog demonstration.
The South Downs Bloodhounds http://www.southdownsbloodhounds.com/ for showing us just what Bloodhounds are all about.
And of course Orvis – www.orvis.co.uk for generously sponsoring the event.
Comments
I would like to thank all the team at Meon Springs for a really GREAT day yesterday. What a wonderful experience for my four grandchildren. When I asked what their favourite part of the day was – here were their replies.
Jack – who is 10 – said the Falconry was fantastic and he would love to see them fly (so a trip to the Falcon Conservatory is now in the planning).
James – who is 8 – enjoyed seeing the cows being milked and tasting the fresh milk. He wants to try the clay pigeon shooting next time.
Katie – who is 7 – thought the ride on the huge tractor was ‘awesome!!
Luke – who is 6 – enjoyed ‘everything’ and now wants to buy a fishing rod.
I enjoyed just seeing the kids appreciate the countryside. The event was definitely a great success – thanks to all the people running the event – from the person at the gate (where we paid for parking) to the really friendly people at the milking parlour and the tractor rides. We met some great people with two little dogs (Bluebell – a six week old puppy and her mum). Fantastic that things were reasonably priced – when multiplying by five a day out can get quite expensive. I just hope that the event retains it’s friendly and fun-filled feel.
Aileen EganI saw 3 of the excellent demos and spoke to 2 fishing organisations.
I thought that the fishing experience of catching a trout was a great idea.
It was a very pleasant day helped by the fact that the admission and food & drinks were affordably priced, unlike so many events.
Finally many thanks to the Orvis guy who happily allowed me to try out the Helios rod purely for the fun of trying a top quality rod even after I told him that I could not possibly afford one!
Well done to everyone, and I’ll certainly be back next year.
Matthew Brookbank
Our first visit which we thoroughly enjoyed and look forward to next year. A perfect day in an idyllic setting and a warm welcome from all involved. Thankyou.
Pam Symonds
2009 Comments
“We have been to many shows around Hampshire and it’s most refreshing to find an event with so much to do at such great value”.
” Thank you and congratulations on such a great day”
“My son caught his first fish at 4Lbs. – Big smile”
Covering farming, fishing, shooting and yurting, the variety of the show is great.
The Fishing Experience
- Have a go tuition; catch a trout with the help of our instructors.
- Improve your casting style with our experts.
- Visit our Fly-Tying Workshop.
- Enjoy Fishing Demonstrations from the masters of the sport.
The Fieldsports Experience
- Crack a few clays, with our experts to guide you.
- Shoot our 50 bird sporting layout, with your own gun.
- Have a go at Archery & Air rifles
- Watch our Falconary Demonstration
- See how the Bloodhounds work a scent and catch their human quarry.
- Have a go at Tractor Driving,
- Tour our working Dairy Farm,
- Identify Tree Varieties in our tree dedication wood.
- See the Kit that grows the Wheat to make the Bread.
The Farm Diversification Experience
- Tour our Yurt Village and Self-Storage Facilities
Orvis Clearance Stock
- Antique Tackle and Country Books.
- Locally produced Ales & Ice Creams.
- Crafts and much, much more…..!
Local Sausages and Burger Barbecue.
Entrance fee 2011 - £3.00 per person. Children under 14 Free.
Please email us – jamie@meonsprings.com if you would like us to update you with the event and program nearer the time.
