Barnstaple Fair in full swing at Seven Brethren. Picture: Andy Keeble
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After a long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic Barnstaple Fair is back on the calendar for 2021
The fair will open on Wednesday, September 15, and runs through to Saturday, September 18.
Mayor Alan Rennles announced, on behalf of Barnstaple Town Council, that there will be a fair this September on Seven Brethren but it has to be reduced in size this year due to the need to retain the Covid testing and vaccination facilities.
Mayor Rennles said: “On behalf of the town council and the community of North Devon I’d like to say a huge thank you to all who have made it possible, especially the Showmen’s Guild Western Section. After losing our traditional fair last year due to the pandemic this really is great news for Barnstaple and North Devon.
BJ’s Value House started out in a similar style to Brian Ford’s, piling up displays of books, pots, homeware, bulk pet food, DIY, furniture, toys and some gardening products.
Over the years, the store expanded further into plants and gardening with Christmas becoming a particular seasonal speciality.
Mr Ford added: “It is a testament to Alan that we are still going strong today, particularly with so many retailers struggling nationally.
“BJ’s Value House was Alan’s baby back in 1993 and it has evolved and developed into a home and gardening superstore business. We opened an additional store on Clovelly Road in Bideford in 2010 which has proved equally successful.”