Midsummer Fair

A Midsummer Fair is a traditional outdoor event, often a combination of a market and a funfair, with roots in historical celebrations surrounding the summer solstice.  These fairs have evolved from trade gatherings to include entertainment and amusement rides. They are a time for social connection and enjoyment for both traveling and non-traveling communities.

Midsummer Fairs have been held for centuries, with some tracing their origins back to medieval times and granting of royal charters.

These fairs are a time for communities to gather, celebrate, and enjoy various forms of entertainment and social interaction. They often involve traditional funfair activities, food stalls, and opportunities for social connection.

While the core concept of a Midsummer Fair revolves around the summer solstice, the specific activities and traditions can vary by location and community. Some fairs focus on specific trades, while others emphasize entertainment and community gatherings.

Alex Fox

Picnic

A picnic is a meal or gathering where food is eaten outdoors, often in a scenic or recreational setting, and typically enjoyed during a leisure activity like a walk or excursion. Picnics are usually associated with pleasant weather, especially during spring or summer, and offer a chance to enjoy food and company in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere.

Picnics take place outdoors, typically in parks, gardens, by lakeshores, or other scenic areas.

They are generally informal and relaxed, encouraging enjoyment of the surroundings and company.

Picnics involve bringing food and drinks to be consumed outdoors, often packed in a basket or bag.

Picnics often accompany other outdoor activities like walks, hikes, or enjoying nature.

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Blue Light Hub

West Ashland Fire Station, the newest in the Service, forms part of the Blue-Light Hub in Milton Keynes. It opened on Tuesday 30th June 2020 replacing Bletchley Fire Station and Great Holm Fire Station, bringing together all the crews, staff and fire appliances under one roof.

The Blue-Light Hub is also home to teams from Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service, which create opportunities for collaborative working with their emergency service partners.

The fire station provides full-time cover across a vast area of Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. In addition to responding to incidents, the crews proactively seek to protect the community through prevention activities in the area.

https://bucksfire.gov.uk/stations/west-ashland-fire-station/

Alex Fox