Last night we kicked off the Fair with the Annual Fair Service. Rev’d Richard Bittleston, from Trinity, gave the message, which was “Enjoy the Fair!”
Lots of people have taken that sentiment to heart whether they heard him or not.
The Mayor said at the start of the service “It is probably Abingdon’s biggest event.”
The logistics is organised by Fair people who do this sort of thing all year round, although not always in quite such a tight space.
Some of the rides have just come from Nottingham Goose Fair which only ended yesterday, so their spaces need to be kept ready.
Abingdon Town Council are the main local organisers. We get a letter every year telling us of road changes and that the fire service could take longer to reach us in case of emergency so to check the smoke alarms.
The Fair all looked very successful as I walked the Abingdon Fair Mile along Ock Street and back again.
Lots of screams, so there are lots of visitors enjoying themselves.
Great set of pictures and video clips – they save me a visit!
We’re in Buenos Aires. We have tango dancers but nothing like Abingdon Fair.
Missed the Sunday service on the Gallopers. Visited the fair yesterday evening, got a bit crowded at certain ‘pinch points’ where it narrows, thankfully a respite in the forecourt of Bellingers. Dominos doing a roaring trade, as was all of the other take-aways/chip shops along Ock Street. Rides appeared fairly reasonably priced, The limit is my annual ride on the Gallopers. My fearless friend rode the Tornado and Extreme.
Lovely pictures!