The annual Hereford May Fair has got underway today.
A ceremonial offering of 12-and-a-half bushels of wheat was presented by the Mayor to the Bishop of Hereford as payment for allowing the fair to proceed.
This year's ceremony once again saw the ringing of the fair bells. Commissioned by the national President and local Chairman of the Showmans Guild, the bells are rung to signify the opening of each Guild fair in the division.
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College will build 60 room boarding house after plans approved
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‘Improved’ plan to replace turkey sheds with houses near Leominster
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“Dismay” as schools library service faces axe
Shropshire Council says it is “regrettable” that schools were not consulted on plans to axe a service which provides books for school children.
Shropshire Council plan to help homeless is “huge step forward”
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