may07 The Rood Fayre

For the last seven years Soutres ond Clerces have organised and run the Templar's Fayre at Cressing Temple Barns. During this time we have helped to increase the visitor figures and bring the site more into the public eye. As the gate money from the event has always gone to Essex County Council there has been more money available for the upkeep of the grounds and its barns.

We thank you for your support during this time, either as visitors or traders, and hope that this will continue in our new venture to help another site in the same way.

Bearing in mind the history of the area there has to be a change of name for the event but no drop in the standards we have set ourselves. We are moving nearer the Channel Tunnel and Port in the hope of increasing our EU customers. There is plenty of space for trading and camping and easy access to the motorway (Junction 6, M20)

Please note the dates in your diaries now and reserve the dates.

Cobtree are to launch the event in their advertising from October and we will be placing adverts in magazines and writing to groups both in the Uk and abroad. .

We look forward to seeing you at "The Rood Fayre."

Historical note: The Museum is situated on land that was part of the estate of Boxley Abbey. Founded in 1146, it was famous for the "Rood of Grace", a cross with an image supposed to be miraculously gifted with movement and speech.

Contact: Soutres ond Clerces, Pam and Alex, 01304-381699 email