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‘Amazing’ Fair in the Square is a Highgate hit as hundreds flock to annual extravaganza
The scene at St Michael's walk - Credit: Siorna Ashby
Hundreds attended Highgate’s annual Fair in the Square at the weekend, sponsored by the Ham&High.
Fair in the Square Organisers with their copies of the Ham&High, who sponsored the event - Credit: Siorna Ashby
The stalls were busy, entertainment exciting, and best of all the fair raised plenty of cash for local charities, although the fundraising figure is still to be confirmed.
Sarah Thomas, who led the Fair in the Square committee for the first time this year, said: “It was an amazing day, although lots of us were new to organising it so the night before was a nervous one! It’s always lovely to see how much people in Highgate get behind the fair.”
As ever, the opportunity to learn about shearing a sheep in the middle of London proved tempting for many, while the Highgate Brass Band and St Michael’s School choir were among the local performers to delight visitors.
There were some new things too, most notably a gravity-defying show put on by the Jacksons Lane Theatre.
The two stilt walkers at the fair, as a child looks on - Credit: Siorna Ashby
Sarah added: “The acrobatics were incredible.”.
The scene in South Grove - Credit: Siorna Ashby
Families enjoy candy floss at the fair - Credit: Siorna Ashby
Rainforest Creations food stall - Credit: Siorna Ashby
The choir from St Michael's school before they sang on the stage - Credit: Siorna Ashby
The Highgate Pantry stall - Credit: Siorna Ashby
St John's Ambulance at the event - Credit: Siorna Ashby
The mayor with organiser Sarah Thomas - Credit: Siorna Ashby
Mayor of Camden, Jenny Headlam-Wells opens the festival - Credit: Siorna Ashby
A brass band on the main stage - Credit: Siorna Ashby
Members of the Highgate Horticultural Society show off their plants - Credit: Siorna Ashby
