SHOW INFORMATION
1971 - 2024
The Netley Marsh show was first held in 1971, when it was a one day show called The Puff-in, where local steam engine owners brought along their engines to entertain the visitors. The aim of the show was to raise funds to pay for urgent repairs to St Matthews Church.
Following the success of that aim and the general enjoyment that was had by everyone who attended the show, it was decided that this should be an annual event.
The show has been going ever since, now a three day event with traction steam engines and a wide and varied range of vintage vehicles and engines, added to which there is always a wide range of entertainments for all ages.
A number of charities are supported locally, in return for the help freely given to help in the smooth running of the show. The local scouts, church and school members, rugby club, canoe and diving clubs, plus many others.
2022 Show raises over £34,000.00 for Local Charities & Good Causes
Following the 50th Anniversary Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show, the organisers have been able to donate in excess of £34,000.00 to local charities and good causes, the highest amount since the show began in 1971.
A Presentation Evening was held on Saturday 18th February 2023 at The Empire Hall in Totton, Southampton where the committee were able to meet many local charities and good causes to benefit from a donation.
The charities and good causes to benefit from a donation were: 6th New Forest North Scouts (£1,500), Eastleigh B.S.A Club (£2,000), Millbrook Rugby Club (£2,000), 4th New Forest Eling Sea Scouts (£1,200), Totton ATC (£1,200), Netley Marsh Church Hall (£4,000), Netley Marsh Church (£10,000), The Flutterby Fund (£1,500), Gateway Club (£600), Fryers House, Romsey (£500), Calshot Coast Guard (£500), MacMillan (£500), Rose Road (£3,000), Jacobs Well (£200), C.R.Y (Cardiac Risk in the Young - £500), Pop Academy (£150), Air Ambulance (£750), Team Totton (£500), Team Totton Christmas Lights (£300), Wessex Children Heart Circle (£500), Totton Mens Shed (£500), Alfie’s Wish (£500), Oak Haven Hospice (£700), Winward (£500) and Dentaid (£500).