Lately a new petition created by the AFCG (Appleby Fair Communities Group) calls for an end to our wonderful Appleby Horse Fair. According to the AFCG, this great must be end. Are they for real? The Appleby Horse Fair is a divisive issue, with many supporters believing it’s beneficial for cultural and historical reasons, and […]
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During this week’s Appleby Horse Fair, police have issued a call for calm. There are rumours going about Appleby and on social media that the locals plan to “barricade” the main routes to prevent travellers and Gypsies from coming for the yearly celebration. Local Residents In Appleby Plan To Kick Off According To Social Media
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Fake signs near Appleby Horse Fair anger the GRT community.I have just been sent this story by one of our loyal readers about a sad case of residents in Kirkby Stephen who have placed fake signs up to deter travellers from stopping. How low can they go? But we are still coming. No fake signs
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In a heartwarming display of community support and unity, members of the Gypsy and Traveller community have come together to raise an impressive £24,000 towards improving the public toilets and overall cleanliness of Appleby town. The fundraising efforts, which began in early spring, have garnered widespread praise and gratitude from the town’s residents and local
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Looking for Appleby Horse Fair merch? Want to wear something cool this summer at the best gypsy horse fair in the UK? Well, Appleby Horse Fair Shop has it all for you and then some as we are stocked with the best products. Appleby Horse Fair Shop Is Unique When i first started this website
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So the MASCG plans to engage feedback sought from local community members in Appleby-in-Westmorland, but will they listen all this time?? Here are my thoughts on why they need public help organising this annual event. Understanding Appleby Horse Fair Appleby Horse Fair stands as an emblem of tradition, drawing locals and tourists alike to witness
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In todays latest news, the so called amazing MASCG website is down and not responding to anyone’s requests and in fact at one point, it even showed a warning for having an exponentially out-of-date SSL certificate. They expect the public to take this website seriously. Hmmmm I beg to differ. Talk about unreliable and unprofessional
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Just to let the whole world know that recently we did something amazing. Our New YouTube channel just launched, and we will have tons of weekly content to share with you about the Appleby Horse Fair and our Romany culture. You can find it by just typing in this name in the search bar on
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Well it’s just been pointed out to me that the chair of the MASCG (Multi Agency Strategic Co-ordination Group) with its council-run gang of organisers in Cumbria has warned the public (using very unfair and discriminatory language) about this website being NOT the official Appleby fair shop. You know why? Because there is none, and
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Someone is smiling down on us today as we just found out that new campsite has been approved to allow travellers to set up camp for us to enjoy Appleby Horse Fair. Finally Appleby Horse Fair’s Dedicated Campsite Approved Every year, thousands of Gypsies and travelers converge at the renowned Appleby Horse Fair, creating a
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