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08/09/2026

❄FROZEN FILM NIGHT AND SING ALONG❄

A family friendly evening - supporting local church youth groups at St Thomas Church in Fairford and others!

A film night to be remebered - featuring the popular Disney film- FROZEN! Have fun watching the film and singing along to favourite songs!

It's taking place on Friday, 25th September at St Peter's Parish Hall in Cirencester. Tickets are £6 each.

Doors open at 6:00pm to claim your seats, the film will start at 6:30pm. There will be fun drinks and snacks to purchase before the event and at the interval (see below). All are welcome!

Drinks & snacks:
Olaf's Brownies
Elsa's Snowy Fruit Cup
Anna's Strawberry & Chocolate Cup
Kristoff's Cinnamon Swirls
Sven's Trail Mix
Snow Cherry Lemonade
Hot Chocolate
Squash (Orange & Blackcurrant)

Tickets are limited. Please purchase tickets online at

Tickets are now available for Frozen Film Night & Sing Along at St Peter's Parish Hall in Cirencester, Cirencester on Friday 25th September 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

08/09/2026

🌍 PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY BRIEFING SCREENING 🌍

Fairford will join a nationwide conversation about the climate and nature emergency with St. Mary's Fairford Eco Church showing 'The People’s Emergency Briefing' at Fairford Community Centre on Tuesday 15 September, with Roz Savage MP expected to attend.

The 50-minute film brings together expert evidence about how climate change and nature loss could affect health, food supplies, housing, the economy and national security, alongside responses.

Fairford residents Chris Peachey, an organic farmer, and scientist and environmentalist Barbara Brockway will help facilitate the discussion after the film.

The screening has been arranged by Andy Miles and will be the first in St Mary’s Eco Church’s monthly programme of autumn and winter events.

Doors will open at 7pm, with soft drinks and w**e available before the film begins at 7.30pm.

Attendance is free, although donations towards the venue and refreshments are welcome. Advance booking is strongly advised, as a similar screening in Cricklade is already fully booked.
Places can be reserved through Ticket Tailor using the link: https://buytickets.at/stmaryschurchecogroup/2286367 . A limited number of tickets are also available from Fairford Opticians.

Want to do a little more?

Chris Packham has launched a Parliamentary petition demanding a live, prime-time National Emergency Briefing on climate and nature risks hosted by independent scientists.🔬

✅ It's already passed 100,000 signatures — meaning Parliament now HAS to hold a debate.

📈 The number of signatures directly affects how seriously the Government treats this.

✍️ Signing only takes two minutes, and it genuinely makes a difference to the campaign.

🔗 sign here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687

The People's Emergency Briefing – Fairford Community Centre, Tue 15 Sep 2026 - 📢 A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us for a screening of the People’s Emerg...

08/09/2026

YOUR HELP NEEDED: Please help us to shape future of Fairford sports facilities at Farmor's School!

Recent public consultations have highlighted that there is a community need for new sports faciltities in Fairford - and working with Colony Architects, Fairford Netball Group, Fairford Rugby Football Club, Fairford Youth Football Club, The Conditioning Club and others, Farmors School have developed initial plans for the site.

THAT'S WHERE YOU COME IN!

The plans remain at an early stage and the school now wants to hear what you would use, what may be missing and what Fairford needs from its future sports and community facilities.

Draft plans can be viewed in the Community Rooms, and online at www.pitchinfairford.co.uk

You will be able to see the plans and complete the consultation survey.

Your responses and input is vital to help Farmor's refine the proposals, and help make a case in investing in a great new project for the community.

05/09/2026

30/08/2026

FAIRFORD STEAM SHOW 2027
Here’s a date for your diaries. The popular annual community event, the Fairford Steam, Classic & Retro Show will be held next year over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday August 21 and 22. The enormously popular Steam-in-the-Square will offer a Steam preview in Fairford Market Place on Friday evening August 20. Come along and enjoy a great weekend and Friday night that showcases Fairford and what it has to offer residents, businesses and visitors.

30/08/2026

MUSIC FOR MEMORY - DOLLY DAY!
Join the regular Music for Memory group for a morning of music, memories and smiles to celebrate the life of the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton.
Music for Memory is for dementia sufferers and their carers, friends and family.
The event will be held on Thursday September 3 between 11am-1pm in the Community Room of St Birinus Court, Lechlade.
Prize for the best dressed Dolly Parton.

27/08/2026

HOW FAIRFORD STEAM SHOW OVERCAME EXTREME HEAT AND WILDFIRE RISK

On the Wilts & Glos Standard website today:
https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/26497187.fairford-steam-show-adapts-amid-heightened-risk-fire/

Full story here:
FAIRFORD STEAM SHOW ADAPTS AMID HEIGHTENED RISK OF FIRE
Fairford Steam, Classic & Retro Show (FSCRS) recently welcomed hundreds of visitors to a very hot community event.

Starting on the Friday night, cars, trucks, big steam and miniature engines steamed into Fairford Market Place for the free Steam-in-the-Square event. Local businesses in the centre of Fairford stayed open late and were glad they did – all of them declaring it was their best night ever.

Fairford Steam Show, which held its fourth show since returning to the scene in 2023, aims to showcase Fairford, its community, businesses and what the Cotswold town has to offer.

Because of the UK Government’s Wildfire Alert sent to millions of mobile phones on Friday night and the very real risk of fire due to the prolonged dry weather, the Show Committee had to make urgent changes to the Show programme.

One of the changes for the Show included not firing up the Steam Engines for the parade being held in the Show’s Arena at Lake Field just outside Fairford. However, the parade was able to take place by using other vehicles to push or pull the Steam Engines around the arena – entertaining and enthralling the captivated audience watching this innovative solution that showed the engines moving without the worry of fire.

After the Show and due to the fire alert, a couple of Steam Engines were unable to steam up and get home. However, a visiting low loader at the Show came to the rescue and transported them safely home.

Steve Evans, Chair of the FSCRS, said: “In the four years that we’ve been back in action, we have had to overcome extreme wet and extreme dry conditions. We had those that questioned our ability to run a safe, fire-free show, but we planned and adapted the Show throughout the weekend – safety for all is our priority. I’m so proud of the Show Committee, who managed to pull off a great show in very difficult conditions.”

The Dream Steam Team would like to thank all exhibitors, vendors and visitors for adhering to the safety rules and offer massive thanks to the sponsors, without whose help the show couldn’t take place.

FAIRFORD Steam, Classic and Retro Show (FSCRS) recently welcomed hundreds of visitors to a very hot community event

19/08/2026

In loving memory of Molly...

In Loving Memory of Molly🤍

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Molly, a very special member of The Bull family.

Molly was such a well-loved and familiar face around Fairford, known and fondly remembered by so many. During and after lockdown, Molly made The Bull her home, becoming a much-loved part of our daily life here.

She was loved not only by our team, but by our customers too, and her warmth, character and familiar presence brought something truly special to The Bull.

Her passing leaves a real sense of sadness, and we know her presence will be greatly missed around Fairford and especially here at The Bull.

We feel incredibly lucky to have known Molly and to have shared so many memories with her.

Rest peacefully, Molly. You will always be part of The Bull family. ❤️

19/08/2026

FAIRFORD & DISTRICT u3a
If you are new to the area or just wondering what on earth "u3a" stands for, we are a local community built specifically for people who are no longer working full-time or raising kids.

Instead of sitting around wondering what to do, our members enjoy 39 different interest groups under the Fairford & District umbrella.

If you want to escape the house, learn something new, or just find an excuse to drink tea with new friends, come and see us in person. We are hosting a Taster Event on Wednesday 30th September from 10am to 12 noon at Fairford Community Centre.

All the details are on our website. www.fairfordu3a.uk.

Membership is just £12 per year.

See you on the 30th (unless we get distracted by a good cup of tea!)

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17/08/2026

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