THE MAIN PURPOSE OF STREET FAIR and OPEN GARDENS, whilst intending to entertain local people is to raise money for the upkeep of the Corner House and War Memorial Hall – the two community buildings that play such an important part in the lives of so many people in and around Charlbury.

We are now starting to organise this year's events and to all those wishing to join the Street Fair Team this year you will be very welcome. Regular attendance of the meetings is not essential... it’s what you contribute ‘behind the scenes’ that counts. So to all of you, who enjoyed last year's fair, please think about even giving just a few hours of your time. Please don't just read this, and say well maybe I will help – and then forget about it. Contact Barry Cooper at barrycooper@prisymid.com or Susie Finch at susanna_finch@hotmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you all.

Theme for this year
The theme for this year's Street Fair is "All Creatures Great and Small" and because of this we are very lucky that Robert Hardy has kindly agree to open this year's Street Fair.

Street Fair Quiz Night - with Bangers and Mash!
I think that all who attended the Quiz Night will agree that a good time was had by all. The Memorial Hall was packed with over 100 people taking part. Something to go in the Street Fair calendar for next year, may be? The total raised is still being counted, but we will post as soon as we know.

Between now and Street Fair weekend
We will begin to start selling programmes and draw tickets every Saturday morning from Saturday 28th August, outside the Corner House. We will also be present at the Wychwood Forest Fair and the Farmers' Market on 11th September - so dont think you can get away from us! The cash prizes have increased this year - so buy more!! See you outside the Corner House!

Egg Throwing Competition - 17th September
Come along and start off Street Fair by competing in this year's Egg Throwing Competition. This will start at 6.30pm outside the Bell - come along with a willing partner!

Street Fair - 18th September
Peter Kenrick is co-ordinating the sale of the stalls this year, so if you wish to have a stall please contact him on peter@kenricks.plus.com .

If you are having a spring clean, please dont throw out your books or bric a brac. If you would like us to pick up these items, then please contact Eileen Kenrick at eileen@kenricks.plus.com who will arrange to collect these items.

Bands in the evening
This year we have been doubly lucky, and have two bands to play for us in the evening; Every Hippie's Dream and Charlbury's own 1000 Mile Highway. Bring your dancing shoes!

Street Fair Fun Run and 10K - 19th September
This will be again take place through Cornbury Park, by kind permission of Lord Rotherwick. If you wish to join in the fun or help with marshalling, then please contact Geoff Griffiths at g.h.griffiths@reading.ac.uk

Will residents of Church Street and Park Street please note that Road Closure for 18th September, from 9am to 10pm has been granted.