Marlborough Mop

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{Play}Opening the Mop Fair

On Saturday, 7 October, our Mayor, Councillor Nicholas Fogg, Town Councillors and 'Boy Mayor' Elwin joined the Showmen's Guild Western Section to formally declare the Mop Fair open.

Elwin graciously stepped in for the Mayor to take part in the rides - tradition has it that children accompanying the Mayor on a ride get to ride for free.

The Mop Fair returns as Big Mop on Saturday, 14 October.

a group of people in formal robes stand on a fairground rideMaster of Ceremonies Stephen Rawlings from the Showmen's Guild welcomes everyone
003-Mayor-Nick-Fogg-close-upTown Mayor, Councillor Nicholas Fogg, explains the fair's 800 year history
004-Boy-Mayor-ElwinElwin was declared Boy Mayor to attend rides on behalf of the Mayor
005-Chairman-of-SG-WS-William-ColeGuild (Western Section) Chairman William Cole
005-x-mace-bearer-Barry-ProclamationMace Bearer Barry Mercer reads the traditional proclamation
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Police
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