Buckingham Charter Fair
Buckingham Charter Fairs have been cancelled for 2020. Nichols Amusements have decided not to hold the Buckingham fair in 2020 in light of advice received from the Aylesbury Vale Safety Advisory Group and the Town Council. The Head Showman, Marshall Nichols will bring in one small stall on Saturday 17th and Saturday 24thOctober, when the fair would have been held. This will mean that the town is able to retain the royal charters for the two fairs.
The risks of being a focal point for transmission of Covid 19 are too high for the event to be safe, and it would be “very difficult if not impossible” for this event to go ahead while complying with the health protection regulations. The SAG has written to the Council to say that it the view of the SAG that it would be “very difficult if not impossible for (the fair) to go ahead while complying with the health protection regulations as set out.”
Councillor Robin Stuchbury, Chairman of the Town and Centre Committee said that, “the committee had some very important decisions to make about future events in the light of concerns about whether they could be held safely. We are grateful to Mr Marshall Nichols for the care he has demonstrated for the people of Buckingham. The decision not to bring in the fair this year demonstrates both his respect for the town of Buckingham and the well-being of the families who visit the charter fair each year.”
Bonfire & Fireworks Display
The Town Centre & Events committee met Thursday evening and made the decision that this year’s Bonfire & Firework Display should be cancelled for 2020.
The event which is held in Bourton Park and organised by Buckingham Town Council draws a large crowd each year and as with other events it would be impossible to comply with the health protection regulations.
Christmas Light Switch On
The annual Christmas Light Switch On which is organised by Buckingham Town Council is to be cancelled for 2020.
The area outside the Old Gaol where the event takes place and the number of people that participate as well as number of attendees, would be a focal point for transmission of Covid 19. It would be very difficult to comply with the health protection regulations as set out.
The Town Centre & Events Committee will be considering activities that residents can participate in safely from home in the next few weeks.
Remembrance Day Parade and Christmas Parade
Buckingham Town Council provides the road closures for the Remembrance Day Parade and the Christmas Parade. The Town Council will also regrettably not be able to provide these for 2020.
The Royal British Legion organise the wreath laying and service at the war memorial and details regarding this will be announced by them at a future date.
The Christmas Parade Committee has already decided to cancel this year’s Christmas Parade due to Covid 19.
Enquiries
Please contact the Events Coordinator, Amanda Brubaker via email at events@buckingham-tc.gov.uk.