THIS BANK holiday Monday there’s a special family day out with lots of entertainment in a borough town.
The Wokingham May Fayre, organised by Wokingham Lions Club, is an annual fundraiser for borough charities.
Families can enjoy a day out with activities for all, including: a kiddies funfair, stage performances throughout the day, a children’s zoo, ferret racing, walkabout entertainment, and Morris dancers.
Visitors can also expect 100 market stalls, food vendors selling meals, snacks, ice cream and drinks, and a picnic area in Elms Field.
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How much does it cost?
Entry is free.
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Where is it happening?
The main stage is at the top of Denmark Street, opposite W H Smith.
Stalls then extend down Denmark Street and through Erftstadt Court towards Elms Field. The funfair is on Elms Field along with other rides and food vendors, and an events marquee.
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What’s happening, and when?
Stalls and attractions are available throughout the day, on Monday, May 6, from 10am until 5pm.
There’s also a programme of timed events:
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On the Main Stage in Market Place
11:00 Official Opening of event by the mayor and mini mayor
11:10 Steppin’ Out Stars of Tomorrow
11:45 EBOS (East Berkshire Operatic Society)
12:15 The Dance Zone
12:40 Phoenix Ukulele Band
13:25 Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance Display
13:40 Comedy Jugglers
14:10 Chance to Dance (Special Needs Dance School)
14:30 Acoustic Jass (traditional jazz band)
15:00 Artemis.
15:30 O’Gara School of Irish Dance
16:00 Wokingham Rock Choir
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On Elms Field
This area will host a funfair, a tea tent, a public address system, food vendors selling meals, snacks, ice-creams and drinks throughout the day, and the following timed events:
12:00 (noon) Berkshire Bedlam Morris Dancers (and on Denmark Street at 2.30pm/3.00pm)
12:30 Jazz Band
13:15 St. Sebastian Brass Band
14:15 Almost Alice
13:15 St. Sebastian Brass Band
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In Erftstadt Court (between Denmark Street and Elms Field)
Here, families can find toilets, a children’s zoo, and first aid.
Car parking spaces may be found at the following locations – parking charges may apply.
ALDI: 90 minutes maximum (drivers must register in store); Carnival Pool multi-story (height barrier); Cockpit Path: six hours maximum;
Denmark Street: four hours maximum; Easthampstead Road East: all day; Easthampstead Road West: all day (height barrier)
Elms Road multi-story: all day (height barrier); Rose Street: two hours maximum; Shute End Council Offices: all day (height barrier)
Waitrose: 90 minutes maximum; and Wokingham Railway Station multi-story: all day (height barrier)
Please note: the event timetable may be subject to last-minute changes.
For more information, visit: www.wokinghamlions.org.uk
