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Ø As from today (Thursday), a Variation under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 will come into effect to prohibit the waiting along parts of London Road and Lower Croft, Fairford. The proposed No Waiting At Any Time Restriction has arisen following concern from residents and Fairford Town Council regarding the safety of vehicle (and to a lesser extent pedestrian) movements turning out of Lower Croft on to the A417 next to the Railway Inn. The Police, Emergency Services, Road Haulage Association, Fairford Town Council and the County Councillor have all been consulted and have raised no objection to the proposal. To see a map showing the full restrictions, please contact the Town Council office.

Ø Are you a local business that would like to support the Food & Drink Festival by holding an in-house event? In return, your business will be advertised in the programme and on the website – www.fairford-lechladefoodanddrink.co.uk. In-house events can be held between Sunday May 1, which is the date of the Lechlade Food & Drink Festival, and Sunday June 5, the date of the Fairford Food & Drink Festival. To find out more, phone Chris Roberts on 01285 712150 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ø The Churches Together in Fairford are holding another Lent soup lunch on Friday April 8 from 12 noon till 1.30pm. All donations received will be given to a nominated charity.

Ø On Thursday April 7, the speaker at Fairford Art Society will be Dee Cowell giving a Demonstration on Textured Paste www.3dddart.co.uk. The meeting starts at 7.30pm till 9.30pm at Fairford Community Centre. Non members welcome. For more information, call Charles Bowring on 01285 712309.

Ø On Friday April 8, the Community Bus will run a trip to Cirencester departing Fairford at 9.15am and returning at 12.30pm. Cost £2.70. Then, on Tuesday April 12, there are two trips. One will go to Moreton-in-Marsh departing Fairford at 8.30am and returning at 2pm. Cost £6.50. The other is Sainsbury’s leaving Fairford at 1pm and returning at 3.30pm. Cost £4. To book a seat or for more information, call at the Volunteer Bureau office in the Community Centre or ring on 01285 713852.

Ø Happy Cookies Cracking Easter Cupcakes is the 3^rd cupcake decorating workshop for children aged

3 upwards (under 6’s need an adult helper). There are 2 sessions at either 10am or 11.30am on Saturday April 9 at Fairford Community Centre. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Cost is £6 per child, but everything is supplied. Please contact Lizzie on 01285 750485 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ø Fairford and District Choral Society’s next performance is on Saturday April 9 at 7pm at St Mary’s Church, Fairford. It will be Dvorak’s Stabat Mater preceded by a contribution from the Choir of Fairford Primary School. Return visit by soloists Natania Phillips (mezzo soprano) and Henry Herford (bass) and first appearance with F&DCS by Katherine Crompton (soprano) and Nicholas Pritchard (tenor). Fiona Brown on the organ. Tickets available from Blenheim Antiques, Fairford Market Place or from John and Jane Read on 01285 713681 or on the door.

Ø There are lots of Easter Holiday Activities at Fairford Sports Centre from April 11-21 Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon such as Easter Arts & Crafts, Chocolate Cooker, Down the Woods, Multi-Sports, Shoe Box Cookery, Roller Disco, Easter Egg Hunt and Kid Fitness for 4-14 year olds. Other activities available each session may include bouncy castle, soft play, skating, ball games, arts, puzzles and games. Members cost £8 and non-members £9.50. To book a place or for a full timetable of events, please phone 01285 713786.

Ø The Ad Hoc Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday April 12 at 3.30pm at 7a Coffee Shop, Fairford. This is a club for people who enjoy reading and discussing literature. Cost £1. The book for discussion at this meeting is “Trespass” by Rose Tremain. No appointment necessary, just turn up ad hoc.

Ø The next full Town Council meeting will be held on Tuesday April 12 starting at 7pm in the Barker Room of Fairford Community Centre. Any member of the public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call the Town Clerk on 01285 712344.

Ø Complaints have been received about dog fouling outside the Co-Op and along the High Street. Would dog owners please take responsibility for their pets and clear up any mess left by their dogs? Offenders could receive up to a £1000 fine for allowing their dogs to foul the pavement and pet owners are reminded that this area is monitored by cctv.

Ø Fairford Town Council hosted a network meeting on behalf of Gloucestershire Market Towns Forum last Friday and heard about the future of youth services within Gloucestershire from a panel consisting of John Ellis, GMTF Board Member; Mark Hawthorne, Leader of GCC; Mark Parker, GCC Officer for The Big Community; Asst Chief Constable Ivor Twydell and Bill Whelan from Churchdown Parish Council. Although GCC has committed to providing £50k per annum for the next 4 years for youth services, there is very little money available from GMTF to help this worthwhile cause. The meeting was told that town and parish councils must take responsibility themselves for providing activities for young people to reduce possible anti-social behaviour. The attendees at the meeting were also given the opportunity to find out more about Fairford’s new cctv system and the updated Healthcheck for Fairford.

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