Cocklebarrow Country Fair this Saturday
Gloucestershire: Cocklebarrow Farm plays host to the Heythrop Country Fair this weekend


Cocklebarrow Farm, between Aldsworth and Eastington is hosting the Heythrop Country Fair this Saturday.
Opening at 10am, the fair has promised a Celebrity Donkey Derby, a
Smith & Williamson inter-hunt relay, a parade of racing heroes, a
gate-jumping competition, an under 10's gymkhana, terrier racing and a
family dog show, plus lots of trade stands and a great beer tent.
Designed to be a great day out for the family there is also 'Summer Fiasco' afterparty. Find out more at
www.twitter.com/cocklebarrow.
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