Westleton Barrel Fair

This year's fair will take place on SUNDAY 16th AUGUST 2009.

BREAKING NEWS (published 3rd July 2009)- After much speculation, we are pleased to confirm that local singer-songwriter Aaron Short will be appearing at the Barrel Fair. Aaron will be travelling straight from a gig in London and will be on stage at approximately 2:00 pm. He will be performing two sets throughout the day. For further details visit http://www.aaronshort.com

NEWS (published 26th April 2009)- Westleton's Got Talent!- Can you sing, dance, juggle, tell jokes, recite poetry or eat ten Ferrero Rochers in a minute? If so, then enter 'Westleton's Got Talent!' on Saturday 15th August. For further information phone Arlette on 01728 648378 or Carole on 01728 648921.

NEWS (published 15th April 2009)- We will be holding our annual Clay Pigeon Shoot at Westleton Gun Club on Sunday 14th June. Please see the local press for further details or visit http://www.westletongunclub.co.uk/

NEWS (published 14th April 2009)- With only four months to go until this year's event, lots is happening behind the scenes in order to ensure that it will be another success.

Paul Holmes has been elected as chairman of the Barrel Fair Committee for an amazing 15th consecutive year. This year's treasurer is Carole Homersham and the secretary is Arlette Smith, who can be contacted via this website or directly on 01728 648378.

Events planned for the week before the Barrel Fair itself include Doc Cox's Music Quiz in the White Horse on Wednesday August 12th. We are also planning to show a film on the village green on Thursday August 13th (although the choice of film has yet to be finalised- watch this space for details!)

A lot of the money raised last year has already been put towards good causes in and around the village. We have helped to refurbish the village hall and bought a new 5-a-side goal for the green. Westleton has been very fortunate to have two villagers volunteer to maintain the war memorial, so we have also allocated money for new plants and shrubs to help brighten up this important area.

This year's event will be opened by Rob Dunger from Radio Suffolk- he will be providing more details on his show nearer to the time. Entertainment already confirmed includes Wayne Burns, The Ipswich Hospital Band and headliners for Saturday night, The Travelling Nobodies.

A great time is guaranteed for all the family!

Not as easy as it looks!

If you have any questions at all about the Westleton Barrel Fair (e.g.how to book a pitch, where it is, what is barrel racing, etc), please use the form on the 'Contact Us' page.  Also, if you are holding an event in Suffolk this Summer and would like it mentioned on this website, please forward details.

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