CROWDS flocked to the Grimsdyke Goose Fair helping to raise thousands of pounds for charity earlier this month.
The traditional poultry auction and car boot sale saw people from across the south gather at Swaynes Firs Farm in Coombe Bissett on August 2 for a family-friendly day out accumulating more than £16,000 for the Salisbury Hospice Charity.
Raising more money than ever before, the day, organised by Grimsdyke Poultry Auctions and the Butt family, the day also featured inflatables for the children to enjoy along with a tea garden, stocked by donated cakes and run by a team of volunteers supported by hospice charity staff.
More than 800 lots of poultry and hatching eggs kept auctioneer Jim Butt busy, which he delivered with his trademark quick wit and warm humour. Beyond the poultry, the ‘deadstock’ auction included everything from cars, to cages, to feeders and garden statues.
Salisbury Hospice Charity gave their heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in organising and
supporting this event, now in its third year.
Auctioneer Jim Butt delivered with his trademark quick wit. Picture: Keiron Yeo
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Thanks also went to the many visitors, stallholders, volunteers, and those who made the event possible, including food wholesalers, Bidfood Downton, for their donations and Netley Ukulele Group for the music.
Andy Butt and Sara Ball, from Grimsdyke Poultry Auctions, said: “Cracking effort this year, best one to date. Worth every late night! We are so happy, it’s so great when the hard work from everyone pays off.”
Volunteers at Grimsdyke Goose Fair 2026
Alex Brown, Community Fundraiser for Salisbury Hospice Charity, said: “We are humbled by the incredible efforts of the Grimsdyke Goose Fair team – Andy, Sara, Jim and Pam – you are amazing.
“Huge thanks too must go to Gemma, Catherine, Liam, and Helen for keeping the office running so smoothly. We also want to thank all the volunteers for their generosity and the wonderful support from our community.
“The fantastic sum of over £16k is truly reflective of how much effort goes into events like this, and how much support it receives from the community – thank you to everyone.”
For more information on the Grimsdyke Goose Fair, upcoming events, or ways to get involved, visit Salisbury Hospice Charity’s website.
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