THE 771st Chulmleigh Old Fair, which ran from Tuesday, July 22 to Saturday, July 26, had a packed programme with something for everyone.
The Fair Queen Hannah Crossley and Sylvia Gilson, who was awarded a BEM for Services to Chulmleigh Fair in the Honours List published on December 31, 2014. AQ 7245 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Fair began with a Family Church Service followed by the grand opening and raising of the white glove by former Chulmleigh College Head Michael Johnson, entertainment in Fore Street and the crowning of the Fair Queen, Hannah Crossley, by Laetitia Johnson followed by the traditional Money Scamble.
Ready to throw coins out of the Town Hall windows for the money scramble, from left, Michael Johnson, Laetitia Johnson, Deborah Phillips, Ed Phillips, Tony Rockey from Little Dart Mission Community and Town Crier Ben Farlam. AQ 7299 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Fore Street was busy before the entertainment and grand opening of Chulmleigh Fair. AQ 7301 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The week included a craft market, flower festival, sheep show, vintage vehicle rally, country fair, pavement artists competition, flower and produce show, dog show, sports, motor scavenge, fancy dress, exhibitions, road race, family fun and much more.
Children taking part in the traditional money scramble at Chulmleigh Fair. AQ 7341 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
During one of the children’s races in Fore Street for Chulmleigh Fair. AQ 7375 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
As ever, it was a very successful event, the Fair granted permission by King Henry III in 1253.
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