Fairs, Buckland Bounder Burrator Horseshoe

Buckland Monachorum Fair and Buckland Bounder

Buckland Monachorum hoists the bunting for the annual village fair, with a fancy-dress parade, family dog show, miniature steam train rides, stalls, hog roast and other refreshments from 1:00pm. The third Bounder starts at 3:00pm, a scenic 6-mile multi-terrain run over the glorious moors, through woodland, past Double Waters and up some challenging hills. This year there will also be the Buckland Bouncer, a children's race at 1.30pm – a much more relaxed and fun affair with a shorter distance of 1.5 miles for shorter legs! The Bounder entry fee before the day is £10 and entry forms can be downloaded at www.bmsf.co.uk (open to participants over the age of 16 years). Entries on the day cost £15. Registration is open from 1pm in the Buckland Chapel and closes at 2.45pm. Further enquiries to race co-ordinator Jan Moore at bucklandbeauty@gmail.com or 01822 855540/07595 025047.

Saturday 16th June

Meavy Oak Fair and Burrator Horseshoe Run

The Oak Fair starts at 2:00 pm on the village green with craft stalls, bouncy castle, coconut shy, family fun dog show, stalls and refreshments. Starting at 2:30 pm, the Burrator Horseshoe Run is a 7-mile moorland run from Meavy over Dartmoor, via Burrator Reservoir, Sheepstor Dam, Sheepstor Summit, Guttor Tor Summit, Ringmoor Down and back through Meavy River ford. For details and entry forms visit www.meavy.org.uk. The entry fee is £10 (entry on the day may be accepted at £15), the minimum age for runners is 14 years.