Eastleigh Community Showcase 2025 Open For Applications

Some of the entertainment from 2024’s Eastleigh Community Showcase

There will be stalls inside The Point – here, tables will be provided, and this area will be suited to those charities that prefer to be in a calmer, quieter environment for conversations with attendees.

We will have some outside stalls, near The Point, in gazebos, which we can provide – these will more suited to groups that want more space for their stall (e.g. those bringing games, tombolas, large amounts of resources) that don’t mind being in a noisier place.  Groups will need to provide their own tables and chairs for these pitches.

We’ll also have use of The Point’s outside stage (including PA system for music etc.) for groups who would like a slot to perform and show the public what they’re all about – this would be most suited to dance groups, choirs, martial arts and so on.  We do have a back-up space reserved inside The Point should the weather on the day make use of the outside stage unviable.

These three areas are all bookable via Community First (see below).

Beyond The Point, in the Rec Ground up to the bandstand area, we’ll have a spot for some commercial pitches – this area will be coordinated by Dream Empire Events Ltd.  Charities are also welcome to book into this area but would need to bring their own gazebos, and note that there will be a charge for pitches in this area (although charities will be charged a discounted price). If you’d like to book in the area run by Dream Empire Events Ltd, please use their booking form: https://forms.gle/7ka1jFLDSsP4QSvK6

Pitches in the area coordinated by Community First will be free of charge.  We have also arranged that groups booking in the area run by Community First will have access to free parking at Wessex House for the event (priority will go to groups staying for the duration rather than those performing for a period of time but we’ll fit as many in as we can).  The map below is approximate but shows the rough layout: