Little Irchester animal charity closing its doors due to horse fair

A charity which is only a mile away from the site of a forthcoming horse fair has said it will be closed to the public throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.

Animals In Need in Little Irchester is just a mile away from the site of the horse fair which is set to take place this weekend.

It is due to be held on a site in Hardwater Road between Wollaston and Great Doddington.

A number of businesses in Great Doddington and Wollaston have already said they will be closing over the weekend of the fair, and Animals In Need has announced they will be doing the same.

A spokesman for the charity said: "Due to an upcoming event in the local area we have made the decision to close from Friday, August 28, to Monday, August 31, inclusive.

"We are sorry for any inconvenience caused but it is in the interest of the animals in our care to take this course of action."

While volunteers will still be on site, the charity will be closed to members of the public on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The gates will be locked, which means the cafe will be closed, no animals can be adopted and people won't be able to drop off donations.

To read about other businesses in the area which are closing this weekend due to the planned event, click hereHorse fairs have been held in the UK for centuries.

As well as an opportunity to buy and sell horses, fairs act as a celebration of traveller heritage and culture.

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