Fairford Festival 2008
Diary of Events continued
Saturday 31st May Classic Car Display
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10:30am onwards Walnut Tree Field Sponsored by:
Fairford Concrete, Ken Hinton Builder & Mike Parker
Garden Machinery |
Saturday 31st May Fairford Combined Charity Stalls
10am - 4pm approx in the Marquee, Walnut Tree Field
Further details from Tom Cooper 01285 712142
Saturday 31st May
Festival Market
To be held in the Walnut Tree Field
Lots of stalls – open all day from 10am to 4pm
Organised by Fairford Town Council
Further details from Penny Ibbotson on 01285 712344
Saturday 31st May Photographic Exhibition of the History of Fairford
from the Edwin Cuss, Syd Flatman and Colin Moulden collection
in the Marquee, Walnut Tree Field
If you have any old photographs you would like to lend, (or
allow to be copied),
to add to this historic collection please contact Edwin Cuss 01285 655532
Saturday 31st May Fairford History Society
in the Marquee, Walnut Tree Field
A display of local historical items and artefacts by the
Fairford History Society
Further details from Alison Hobson 01285 711768
Saturday 31st May
Fairford Art Society Exhibition of Local Artists’ work
on display in Fairford Community Centre
Saturday 31st May Festival Dog Show
12 noon in the Walnut Tree Field
Sponsored by: Fairford Post Office, Hughenden House
Dentistry,
Michael Rixon Building & The Coln Gallery
This is not a Licensed Show
There are no Pedigree or Obedience Classes
All Dogs are welcome Pedigree and Cross Breeds
£1 fee per canine per Class on Entry
Classes: Good Dog, Fastest Recall, Best Trick, Whistle Sits, Scurry, Novelty
(including Junior (6-18 months), Scruffiest, Prettiest Under 15” Handsomest Over
15”, Best Rescue, Child & Teenager Best Friend, Waggiest Tail, Best Condition,
Owner Most Like Their Dog and Festival Dog 2008)
Rosettes and Specials
Further details from Eileen Ferguson 01285 711729
Saturday 31st May Fairford Festival Parade
11.30am prompt (assemble at 11.15am)
Organised by Chris Roberts on behalf of the Festival Committee
Open to all
Start from the car park at the top of the High Street, Fairford
Trophies for the best adult and junior entry
followed by
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Saturday
31st May
The Farrell School of Irish Dancing
Display
in the Walnut Tree Field
Saturday
31st May
Refreshments by Fairford Playgroup
& Fairford Primary School PTA
10.30 a.m – 4.30 p.m
Saturday 31st May BBQ Hamburgers/Hot Dogs
12.00pm - 2.00pm in the Walnut Tree Field
sponsored by Andrew Butler Butcher
Organised by the Festival Committee
Saturday 31st May “Children’s Party”
3.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. The Marquee, Walnut Tree Field
for Fairford Children under 8 years of age
organised by the Fairford Primary School PTA
Price of the ticket includes children’s entertainer from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Refreshments will be available from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sponsored by: 7a Coffee Shop; Andrew Butler Butcher; Co-Op
Village Stores; Cotswold Guardians,
Fairford Kebab & Pizza, Fairford Town Council, Godwin Pumps Ltd, Hathaway
B&B, Londis (Oxring Ltd) Convenience Store,
Park Close Stores, Simplas, Tesco, Waiten Hill B&B and P Wheeler (Builder)
Tickets £3.00 in advance from Fairford Primary School
£3.50 on the day at the door.
Further details: Judith Alborough on 01285 713521
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Saturday 31st May Junior Disco
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Marquee, Walnut Tree Field
For children aged 7 - 11 years
Organised by the Festival Committee
Tickets £2.50 available on the Door
Further details: Trevor Hing on 01285 711122
Saturday
31st May
Ferret Racing & Disco Night
7.30 p.m. - midnight
Join us and the Racing Ferrets from
StaRescue for an exciting evening of entertainment
Take a gamble on the ferret races, or just enjoy the spectacle - it's fun for
all ages
You may even get the chance to stroke a ferret!
First Race 7.30pm - Last Race 9.45pm
Entry £2 for Adults - Accompanied Children Free
Please Note that all children under 14 years must be accompanied by an
Adult
StaRescue is a small pet welfare centre and a portion of the proceeds will help
fund their work looking after small pets of all kinds
Disco with Sound Systems Disco From 10pm - No Admission after 10.30pm
Entry £5 if not attending the
Ferret Racing Night
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