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PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS TO CELEBRATE THE 21ST STOTFOLD STEAM FAIR &
COUNTRY SHOW

It will be full steam ahead for the Steam Fair & Country Show which
promises a weekend of fun activities for all the family.

The event, now in its 21st year, has become one of the most popular
events in Central Bedfordshire, attracting thousands of visitors from
all over the country.

The event will be held on May 10 and May 11 with advance tickets
available here.

As ever the show will be keeping with tradition, combining the wonders
of steam power with a variety of fun entertainment and fantastic day
out for families and steam fans alike.

A spokesperson said: “The funds generated by the Steam Fair are
essential for keeping Stotfold Mill and its Nature Reserve open for
all to enjoy as a visitor attraction - free of charge. Your support
helps us to keep the wheels of history turning.”

Among this year’s highlights are The Saunders Steam collection, the
biggest working steam collection in Europe. The collection includes
many operating steam traction engines, fairground rides, mechanical
organs, vintage lorries and vintage cars.

Other attractions include The Stannage Stunt Team with team lead Aaron
Stannage boasting over 24 years’ experience specialising in car,
motorbike, fire and high fall stunts. Aaron, who has performed some of
the most spectacular stunts ever seen on film or TV, and his team will
perform their spectacular High Fall Show, Flaming High Fall Show and
more.

The Rockets will be combining drenaline-fuelled stunt action with
strength, passion and dedication courtesy of a troupe of talented boys
and girls.

The Sheep Dog display is huge event favourite presented by Merion
Owen, A farmer born and bred, Meirion is the third generation of his
family to be involved in the art of training, competing and
demonstrating with his border collies all over the country. Meirion
appears regularly on TV including three series of the popular BBC
programme 'One Man and His Dog.

Other major attractions include a live music and fun fair, The Rockets
with their airborne stunts and formation riding, Battle of Britain
Memorial Flight, Traction Engine Tug of War, Play Zone and much more.

There will also be a range of refreshments on offer including cask
ales and traditional ciders.

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I read that a certain Foden roaded there from Cheffins.