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How it all started.
On a Spring evening in late 70's
after the Queen’s Jubilee, over a drink at the Turks Head pub, a
group of friends had the idea of creating an event on the nearby Moormead
recreation ground which would provide a grand party for the local community
and at the same time raise money for various charities.
Volunteers came forward to run a coconut shy
and children’s games, stallholders were recruited and tents booked
to house kegs of beer, tea and home made cakes. The day proved so successful
that it became an annual event. More helpers were needed and local schools
were invited to participate and a five-a-side football tournament became
a fixture. The list of stallholders grew, a barbeque, Indonesian and Greek
food arrived.
West Middlesex Hospital Radio agreed
to host music and interviews all afternoon. A friendly fairground operator
brought a helter skelter, a stage was ordered on which short plays could
be performed and local bands played. The schools gave dance and gymnastics
displays. Celebrities and the local Mayor soon joined the list of special
guests.
The list of organizations to benefit from the Fair
over the years is now a long one. The policy of the present Fair Committee
is to divide the year’s proceeds, giving half to our four local
schools Orleans Park, St Stephens, St Marys and
Orleans Infants, and the other
half to charities in need, a choice being made each autumn from applicants
in St Margarets and the surrounding area.
In order to run the Fair we are indebted to local
residents, parents from the schools, the St Margarets and Turks Head pubs,
the Rugby Football Union and many more.
If
you would like to join us or find out more, we will be delighted to hear
from you.
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