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Website News – Can You Help?

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:5 March 2023
  • Post category:History/News
  • Reading time:1 min read

Later this year, we're planning on adding some significant new content to the website - hopefully, with your help! Whilst we have plenty of material for 'Proc' Monday' and the…

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The Sheriff, the Songs and the Silverskin Onions!

Read more about the article The Sheriff, the Songs and the Silverskin Onions!
  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:27 November 2022
  • Post category:Events/History
  • Reading time:6 mins read

Tonight, everything was in place for the Rowell Fair Society's final Members' Evening of the year! Paul Johnson Sue Johnson At just after 8 o'clock, Paul Johnson (President of the…

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Members’ Evening – Post Boxes: Everything You Wanted to Know… and more!

Read more about the article Members’ Evening – Post Boxes: Everything You Wanted to Know… and more!
  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:19 October 2022
  • Post category:Events/History/News
  • Reading time:1 min read

The Rowell Fair Society is pleased to confirm the final details for October 2022's Members' Evening! 👍 Helen Crabtree will be explaining the history of post boxes, together with fascinating…

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See Us on Social Media

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:16 October 2022
  • Post category:History/News
  • Reading time:1 min read

Did you know we're not just on Facebook? You can now keep-up-to-date with your regular fix of all things 'Rowell Fair' on Instagram and Twitter too! See you there! 👍

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Rowell Fair – History & Timeline (updated)

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:2 October 2022
  • Post category:Events/History
  • Reading time:1 min read

We've taken the opportunity to add some content to Rowell Fair's 'History & Timeline' page. You can view it on our website HERE.

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The Death of HM Queen Elizabeth II – Rothwell Reflects…

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:11 September 2022
  • Post category:Events/History/News
  • Reading time:2 mins read

At this time of national mourning for the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, we wanted to record how the community of Rothwell Town, home to the Royal Charter…

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All the Fun of the Fairs!

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:3 September 2022
  • Post category:History
  • Reading time:2 mins read

Take a look at our list of Rowell Fair attractions dating all the way back to 1906! Some of you might remember the elephant that was part of Rowell Fair,…

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Going Back in Time!

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:28 August 2022
  • Post category:History
  • Reading time:1 min read

After last week's trip back in time, where we talked about the formation of the Rowell Fair Society, today, another voyage back through the years. 🙄 It's a real treat…

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It’s all about the tradition!

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:14 August 2022
  • Post category:Events/History
  • Reading time:1 min read

The Rowell Fair is steeped in tradition. Since the very first Fair way back in 1204, a number of practices have stood the test of time. For a short reminder…

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Why Rowell?

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  • Post author:Rowell Fair Society News
  • Post published:7 August 2022
  • Post category:History
  • Reading time:1 min read

Long-time Rowellians can probably skip this post! 🤔 However, if you're not a local, or you've recently moved into the Rothwell area, you might naturally call our annual Charter Fair…

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  • Advert: Rowell Fair 2026 T-shirts have arrived. Image of maroon T-Shirts, Rowell Fair Masthead feauring logo and social media icons
    Rowell Fair T-Shirts 20262 May 2026
  • Advert asking: Why not join us at Rothwell Conservative Club for this year's Rowell Fair Society 'Showmen's Night' and welcome the Showmen and their families to the Town?
    Showmen’s Night 202625 April 2026
  • Advert featuring Arts and Heritage Centre and RF logo advertising the annual Rowell Fair Curd Tart Competition. Rothwell Arts & Heritage Centre and the Rowell Fair Society are pleased to announce the annual Rowell Fair Curd Tart Competition. This year, it will be held on:- Saturday, 30th May 2026
    Bakers, are you ready? Rowell Fair Curd Tart Competition 202618 April 2026
  • Rowell Fair 2026 - The Countdown has begun. 50 days to go!
    The Countdown has begun – 50 Days to Go!11 April 2026
  • Can you help the Rowell Fair - Volunteers needed
    Can you give us a hand? 🤔28 March 2026

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