The return of the Remembrance service in Queen's Park

Last year's service of Remembrance in Queen's Park was a very different event, from that which we in Loughborough have come to expect and love over the past 100 years, so it was lovely to be able to attend this year's service in the park. There were changes to the usual programme, and changes to the parade route, so instead of finishing in the Market Place, the parade stayed in the park. The Loughborough Concert Band played as usual, but sat outside the bandstand, and the Hathern Concert Brass also played, but in their usual spot near the Carillon. And, the Carillon played during the laying of the wreaths. What was also different for me was that I couldn't find a good view from anywhere and I didn't manage to get a programme until after the service was over!!! And, the weather was really rather warm for the time of year. It was lovely to bump into friends old and new, too. Here are just a few photographs I managed to take at the event.

The remains of the fair in the 800th year since the granting of the Charter

An impression of Songster - sorry for cutting off his tail!

Posted by lynneaboutloughborough 14 November 2021

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All the fun of the 800th fair! Part 3

In Part 1 of this series, we had a peek at the exhibition that was on in the Town Hall to accompany the Loughborough Fair, 2021, which is 800 years since the granting of the fair (and market) charter. The focus of Part 2 was a wander around the town centre as the fairground rides and stalls were being built. In this, Part 3, we have a few photographs of the fair in action, and in all its glory and splendour - well, as best I can manage with my photography skills!

Posted by lynneaboutloughborough 14 November 2021

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Dyer, Lynne (2021). All the fun of the 800th fair! Part 3. Available from: https://lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2021/11/all-fun-of-800th-fair-part-3.html [Accessed 14 November 2021]

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All the fun of the 800th fair! Part 2

In an earlier post, we saw some photographs from the fabulous exhibition that is on in the Sock Gallery until 18th November, showcasing artwork and artefacts relating to the fair.

The fair comes to Loughborough each November, filling the streets with rides, stalls, lights, music and laughter! Well, except it wasn't able to come last year, so this year the build-up has been soooo exciting! I went into town the day before the fair was due to set up, and was surprised to see that some rides had already arrived and were being put up! Here's some photos from that visit (in the order I took them), and I'll follow that up with some photos from the preparations on the opening day.

I wonder who's hiding in here?

The Sockman hideth!

We can see you!

Publication to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Loughborough Fair

Opening Day!

Posted by lynneaboutloughborough 13 November 2021

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Dyer, Lynne (2021). All the fun of the 800th fair! Part 2! Available from: https://lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2021/11/all-fun-of-800th-fair-part-2.html  [Accessed 13 November 2021]

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