THE May Fairs in Hereford and Leominster will not be going ahead as usual this year, Herefordshire Council has said.

But instead of being cancelled, as both fairs were in 2020, they have been postponed until the summer.

After a meeting of Herefordshire’s safety advisory group, it has been determined and agreed with the event organisers that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fairs would not go ahead during their usual slots at the end of April and beginning of May.

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Instead, the May Fair will visit Leominster July 29 to 31 July, and Hereford August 3 to August 5.

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The Hereford May Fair will celebrate the 900th anniversary of the granting of its charter in 2021, while the Leominster Fair can be traced back to the 17th century, and both events attract many residents and visitors every year, Herefordshire Council said.

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Events and activities are being organised to celebrate Hereford’s 900th anniversary and details will be made public soon.

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Dean Deakin, chairman of the South Wales and Northern Ireland Section of The Showman’s Guild, said: “All our members are pleased and eager to still be able to bring our fair to Hereford this year.

"We look forward to providing our usual thrills and excitement in a safe, outdoor environment, with the 900 year anniversary representing a significant and proud milestone for us.”

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Abie Morris, on behalf of the Morris family, said: “We are delighted that the tradition of Leominster fair should still be able to take place in 2021 and take real pride in being able to once again deliver this event for locals and visitors”.

Councillor Ange Tyler, cabinet member housing, regulatory services and community safety said: “Whilst it is disappointing that these popular events in Leominster and Hereford will not be able to take place on their original dates this year, it is pleasing that alternative dates have been identified for later this summer, so that these fun filled events can be enjoyed once more.”