The Children's Fete returns for a second year running

By Jamie Hill - 24 May 2017

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It's time to party like it's 1866.

The Children's Fete, which was successfully brought back to Swindon last year as a really successful 150th anniversary event, is coming back on Saturday 8 July.

The fete, which is Swindon's oldest community and cultural event, originally took place in 1866 and its return last year coincided with the 175th anniversary of New Swindon.

Organised by The Mechanics' Institution Trust the fete will take place from 12pm to 8pm in the GWR Park on Faringdon Road and will include various amusements will take place for the entertainment of young and old.

There will be circus entertainment by Falding's Fandangos, arts and crafts by Artsite Kidz and live music from the people behind The Swindon Shuffle

The day will also include a funfair, sports events and other performances.

Cake will be given out to the children and refreshments provided at moderate charges.

This is a free town-wide event for all ages.

*** THE ORGANISERS ARE RAISING FUNDS TO COVER THE COSTS OF HIRING THE TRADITIONAL CAROUSEL AND REWARDING PLEDGES WITH TICKETS TO RIDE. PLEASE HELP THEM REACH THEIR TARGET SO THEY CAN HAVE THIS WONDERFUL RIDE BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR... DONATE AT: https://www.fundsurfer.com/project/the-2017-childrens-fete ***

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