DATES for member-led drop-in sessions discussing next year's Appleby Horse Fair have now been confirmed.

These sessions allow community members the opportunity to engage with representatives of the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordinating Group (MASCG), with hopes to ensure that the fair is both a safe and enjoyable event for local residents and visitors going ahead.  

The 2025 event will take place from Thursday, June 5 to Wednesday, June 11.

Details for the upcoming feedback sessions are as follows:

Appleby Library 

Westmorland and Furness Council councillors Graham Simpkins and Andy Connell will be available on: 

  •  Wednesday 18th September 2024, 4pm – 5pm
  • Wednesday 20th November 2024, 2pm – 3pm
  • Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 10am – 11am
  • Wednesday 19th March 2025, 4pm – 5pm 

Kirkby Stephen Local Links

Drop-in sessions to be led by councillor John Murray. 

  • Monday 30th September 2024, 1pm – 2pm
  • Wednesday 4th December 2024, 2pm – 3pm
  • Monday 17th February 2025, 2pm – 3pm
  • Wednesday 16th April, 1pm – 2pm

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Long Marton Institute 

Led by councillors Lorna Baker and Neil McCall 

  • Wednesday 16th October 2024, 4pm – 5pm 

Members of the community unable to attend a session but wishing to discuss matters relating to the fair can contact Richard Scoffham, the community development officer for Westmorland and Furness Council, at Richard.Scoffham@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.