Havant MP Alan Mak helps to open 2026 Bedhampton Summer Show

MP Alan Mak has helped to open the 2026 Bedhampton Summer Show.

He welcomed visitors to the popular annual event and then toured the showground at Bidbury Mead, chatting to volunteers running stalls and local residents, and buying tickets for the raffle.

The free community show featured kiddie‑kart rides, games, a dog show, entertainment and traditional stalls including a coconut shy and home-made cakes and biscuits. 

Some of the money raised will go to this year's nominated charity Step by Step, a Hampshire-based organisation that empowers young people facing homelessness and other tough challenges.

It provides safe places to live, wellbeing support, advice, guidance, and the chance to work towards a brighter future.

Money will also go to the Bedhampton churches of St Thomas and St Nicholas to help support their work in the community.

Mr Mak, who has attended and supported the Show for many years, said: "The Bedhampton Summer Show is a great community event and I was delighted to visit again.

"I hope residents had a fun afternoon and I'd like to thank everybody involved for all their hard work in organising the show."

He added: "I'd also urge local people to consider offering their time as volunteers so that the show is able to continue in future years. Chairman Gary Underwood and his team need more volunteers and all support is welcome."

If you can help, please go to https://bedhamptonsummershow.co.uk/get-in-touch/