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Donkey Derby 2023

  • BCA - 2023.4130
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  • 2023

Article by Miranda Norris, entitled "Bampton's annual Donkey Derby is a runaway success"
Children race donkeys around a field as a much-loved village tradition on bank holiday Monday.
The donkey derby in Bampton is run by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Junketing (SPAJERS), which was formed in 1953 and also runs the village's famous shirt race. Children aged eight and above and weighing under eight stone are allowed to ride the donkeys with a donkey welfare officer in attendance.There are eight races, with six donkeys in each. Each race is sponsored by a local business, and the donkeys are sponsored by villagers.
All proceeds from the event go to events and trips for Bampton's senior citizens.
Visitors to Sandford's Field also tried their hand at games such as crockery smashing and Splat the Rat, while children not keen on donkey racing enjoyed pinning the tail on one.

Janet Westman

Lynne Rosemary Pointer

  • BCA - 2023.4187
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  • 2023

Lynne Rosemary Pointer was born on 23rd April 1946 and in Bampton enjoyed helping save the local library from closure, and being involved with the SPAJERS charity whose events are fun, legendary, and unique to a village with a strongly supportive community.

Janet Westman

Donkey Derby 2022 Flyer

  • BCA - 2023.4129
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  • 2022

Original Flyer for the Donkey Derby organised by the SPAJERS and held on August Bank Holiday in the Sandfords Field

Janet Westman

SPAJERS: Donkey Derby Photos and 2022 Programme

  • BCA - 2024.6861
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  • 2002?

2022 Programme and a variety of photos showing donkeys before saddles were used, and some senior citizens enjoying the teas. Roy Shergold, Ann Shergold, Rita Govier. Ralph and Primrose Seacole, Mrs Clarke, Joan Pearce, Mr and Mrs Taylor, Freda Bradley, Mrs Elward, Miss Hobbs
SPAJERS COMMITTEE
Andrew Money Chairman
Simon Chatterton Vice Chairman
lan Watson Treasurer
Michael Fallon Secretary
Julia Williams Social Media and communications
Don Rouse Advertising and PR
Nick Rivett Committee Member
Mike Dunbar Committee Member
Josie Buckingham Committee Member
Ollie Weaver Committee Member
Connor Mcclure Committee Member
Toby Perry Committee

Janet Westman

History of the SPAJERS in Bampton

  • BCA - 2022.3834
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  • March 2022

Don Rouse, probably the longest serving committee member of the SPAJERS (Society for The Preservation of Ancient Junketing) wrote this history of the society in March 2022.

Janet Rouse

Donkey Derby 2022

  • BCA - 2023.4037
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  • 2022

Programme and photographs of the 2022 Donkey Derby held in the Sandford Field August Bank Holiday This is organised by the SPAJERS and generates funds for the Senior Citizens of Bampton and Lew.
Local Companies sponsor the races and the donkeys are ridden by children There are also stalls selling local crafts and produce.

Janet Westman

Bampton Donkey Derby 2021

  • BCA - 2022.3841
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  • 2021

49 photos of The Donkey Derby held in Sandford Field, August bank holiday 2021
Master of ceremonies was Don Rouse and village communities had various stall, the Donkeys are jockeyed by children with parental consent.
Stalls included
Bampton Belles WI Cake stall
Splat the rat
Guess my name
Shopping Village
Face painting
Jo Lewingtons garden pottery
Buckingham Christmas time
Sue Stanbridge Stamps
Needle Felt
Tombola

Janet Westman

SPAJERS Donkey Derby 2021

  • BCA - 2023.4127
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  • 2021

2021 Donkey Derby held in Sandfords field on August Bank Holiday Monday ecery year. The event is accompanied by a fete and is well attended. The donkeys are ridden by children and the races are sponsored by local businesses. and there was a raffle with prizes given by Majestic Wine, Patrick Strange Butchers, Blenheim Palace, Crocodiles of the World, Bampton Garden Plants The Shake Shop Aston Pottery, Cotswold Wildlife Park. 50 Photos showing participating attractions and visitors.

Janet Westman

Death of Edith Susan Quick nee Sheppard Sept 10th 2020

  • BCA - 2021.2534
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  • September 2020

Edith Susan Quick nee Sheppard died on September 10th 2020. Edie came from a Bampton family of several generations. Her husband John was the principal founder member of the SPAJERS, our charity which creates fun events to raise funds for local senior citizens. They include the Shirt Race, Donkey Derby, Josie's Grand Draw and in conjunction with Bampton's fire brigade a wonderful bonfire and firework night. In the past there have been balls in Weald Manor.

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