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Sunday 1st June
Car Boot Sale
In the Walnut Tree Field, Fairford
Set up at 8.30 a.m. Sale from 9 a.m.
Organised by Maurice Jones – Fairford’s Town Crier
To raise funds for the Fairford Festival
£4.00 in advance £5.00 on the day
Further details and bookings – contact Maurice Jones on 01285 712814
Sunday 1st June WI Refreshments (Up to 2pm)
Tea, coffee; Home made cakes
In the Marquee, Walnut Tree Field
Further details from Liz Hope 01285 712292
Sunday 1st June Photographic Exhibition of the History of Fairford
from the Edwin Cuss, Syd Flatman and Colin Moulden collection
in the Marquee, Walnut Tree Field, Free
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 (655532)
Sunday 1st June
Fairford Art Society Exhibition of Local Artists’ work
on display in Fairford Community Centre
Sunday 1st June Fairford 10K Road Race
10 a.m. start by St Mary’s Church
Sponsored by: Zycko
also by:
Giles UK Limited, Fairford Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, Faringdon
Osteopathic Clinic, Fairford Sports Centre,
Mitchell & Sarjent Office Services, Park Close Stores, The Graphics Network, The
Therapy Centre,
The Keepers Arms (Quenington) & White Cottage Dental Practice
All runners must pre-register, £8.00 for UK Athletics affiliated runner, £10.00
for non-affiliated runner;
Refreshments (hot & cold) available
Application forms from Fairford Sports Centre. On line applications can be made
by following the event links on the town website
www.fairford.org
Also various outlets in Fairford, Lechlade and Cirencester and from
Dave Smith 01285 810059 or email:
fairford10k@hotmail.com
Full details here
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Sunday1st June 3K Fun Run
10.05 start Park Street by St Mary's Church
Sponsored by: Invertec Limited
also by
Cotswold Cut & Board, Eventuality, Hanson Ltd, Mitchell
Sarjent Office Services, Park Close Stores,
Fairford Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, New Wave Seafoods,
The Graphics Network & White Cottage Dental Practice
Registration in the Marquee, Walnut Tree Field; start in Park Street by St
Mary’s Church
£2.00 in advance £3.00 on the day
Refreshments (hot & cold) available
Application forms from Fairford Sports Centre. On line applications can be made
by following the event links on the town website
www.fairford.org
Also various outlets in Fairford, Lechlade and Cirencester,
and from Dave Smith 01285 627204 or email:
fairford10k@hotmail.com
Full details here
Sunday 1st June Sports and Leisure Fayre
11am – 3pm
Featuring:
Badminton Club, Bridge Club,
Choral Society,
Country Markets,
Fairford Art Society,
Fairford History
Society, Fairford Preservation Trust,
Football Club, Irish Dancers, Red Cross & WI
Also: ‘Scratch n Skate’ on the new skate ramp as part of
CDC’s Summer off the Streets Campaign – free – all welcome
Sunday 1st June BBQ Hamburgers / Hot Dogs
12:00 noon – 3:00pm Walnut Tree Field, Fairford
Sponsored by Andrew Butler Butchers
Organised by the Festival Committee
Sunday 1st June Songs of Praise
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4:00pm
Sponsored by The Ernest Cook Trust |
Organised by the Churches Together Around Fairford
A traditional Service where all the churches in the area come together, with all
the people of goodwill to participate in an act of worship.
Prayers are said and Hymns are sung
Do come and join in this annual SONGS OF PRAISE
Sunday 1st June Festival Quiz Night
7.30 pm – 10.00 p.m. The Marquee
Sponsored by: 4 Market Place Mortgages, Arkells
Brewery, RAF Fairford and
Davies & Evans (The Bridge) Veterinary Clinic
Details TBA
Friday 4th July
Summer Sizzler
From 6.30pm - midnight
Organised by the Friends of Coln House School
In support of Fairford Festival
A fun evening with live entertainment from ‘Breeze’
In the grounds of Coln House School
Braziers/Gazebos/Licensed Bar
Ticket price to include pig roast £15.00
Tables of 8 or 10 available
Wet Weather plan
Look out for press releases/fliers/posters nearer the time!
Contact Gail on 01285 712308
Friday 12th September Cotswold Leisure Centre, Fairford Mini Expo
From 6pm –10pm
A full evening of activities to show what Fairford has to offer children
Bouncy castle, face painting, displays by local clubs, activities to join in
with.
Evening disco from 8pm – 10pm
Further details: Fairford Sports Centre 01285 713786
Friday 26th & Saturday 27th
September
Oktober Fest
From 6.00 p.m. until late
Organised by The Plough in support of Fairford Festival
An Oktober Fest with a traditional German feel to include a pig roast and a
selection of German fare held at The Plough, London Road.
A selection of German beers will be available to purchase.
Tickets to include food £2.50 available from The Plough 01285 712409
Sunday 18th October
Newchurch Male Voice Choir
From the Isle of Wight and Guest
Sing Popular Songs
Sponsored by: 4 Market Place Mortgages
St Mary’s Church. Fairford at 3pm and 7.30pm
Tickets £5.00; children under 18 free - Refreshments
Available from Fairford Post Office and Park Close Stores Ltd
For further details call Robert Dean on 01285 712519
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