Who to see at Widecombe Fair ...

A selection of groups and people from Widecombe who deserve your support ...

Sep 06, 2024

Dozens of people from around Widecombe will be involved in making it a memorable Fair day.

Hear the new organ in St Pancras Church

A team of people from around Widecombe - too numerous to mention - have been hard at work installing the new organ over the past few weeks. Finally, we have an instrument that does justice to the space and acoustics of the ‘Cathedral of the Moor’. To experience the magnificent new sound why not pop in to see Mike Brown performing? He will be giving short recitals at 11.30 am and 3 pm on Fair Day.

Widecombe Pre School will be running their ever-popular Teddy Bear Competition … to be found on the Green from early. Raising money for a great cause … everyone wins a prize.

Widecombe Singers

Jim Causley accompanied the Singers last year but may not be around this year. Nevertheless the Singers - possibly the busiest social group in Widecombe - will be on the stage from around 5pm.

Fantastic Prizes to be Won in Secret Auction

The Friends of Widecombe Primary have made great progress in fundraising over the past year, but there’s still a way to go. Cakes and other treats will be on offer from **Stand 35**. It's all for a good cause.

The Friends of Widecombe Primary School are fundraising for a new Adventure Playground. They have gathered a great selection of prizes you could win in a “Secret Auction” . ‘People can either email their bid to - friendswidecombe@gmail.com or visit us on our stand at Widecombe fair and we will make a note of their bid.’

You could win …

1. Wine tasting at Sandridge Barton

2. Two night stay at an AirBnB log cabin (Dartmoor)

3. Massage Vouchers

4. £50 Creamos Ice Cream vouchers

5. £50 Rafikis Cafe vouchers

6. Author Meet and Greet (Sarah McIntyre)

7. Luxury Hamper

Pupils from Widecombe Primary will also be helping.

Andrew Murray the postman at Poundsgate for over 40 years, photographed probably before the First World War. All deliveries were made by foot in all weathers - to locations as far away as Babeny.

Historic Photographs of Widecombe

The Heritage Tent hosts Widecombe History Group with a couple of new displays featuring photographs in Widecombe over the years.

Peter Reynolds is presenting some details of life in Widecombe for Evacuees during the War 1939-1945. On the 80th anniversary of D-Day David Ashman has another display related to the war generally

Geoff Bamsey has a selection of images from his personal collection, some dating back over 100 years, with a special emphasis on life in and around Leusdon.

When: All Day

Where: The Heritage Tent

NB The popular Mystery Jam Jar competition, organised by Rose Mortimore, is not to be missed. For those who get there early - you are guaranteed a prize. Fabulous prizes are on offer.

Don’t forget your Prize Onions

Or your Potatoes, Runner Beans, Tomatoes or other produce that could win you a prize in the Hermon French Silver Salver competition. Or win a Trophy for your Roses, Dahlias or Hydrangeas. There is still time to bake that Showstopper Cake in the Rose Bowl competition. Or to get your crafts in order for the Gordon Daw Memorial Trophy competition. Full details of how to enter are at widecombefair.com

Full details of each event can be found in The Programme, on sale at the Fair.

Before you go!

Don’t miss the Dahlia Festival at St Peters, Buckland in the Moor this weekend, 7th & 8th September from 11.30am - 4.30pm each day.