Another funfair for us to go nuts over

Funfair lovers in Erewash have another huge event to look forward to after Ilkeston’s ancient spectacular – the Chestnut Fair in Long Eaton.

The town will host a cavalcade of rides in November – a fortnight after the borough’s annual bonfire extravaganza in West Park.

This year’s fireworks are on Saturday 4 November. The threeday Chestnut Fair will be officially opened by Mayor of Erewash Councillor Frank Phillips on Thursday 16 November.

The ceremony marking the event being almost three decades old will take place at the dodgems on Beaconsfield Car Park. Rides and stalls stretch along the High Street to the Market Place.

Erewash council’s deputy leader Councillor Becca Everett, who is the Lead Member for Community Engagement, said: “It’s often a bit chilly in November but the Chestnut Fair always brings a warm glow to the hearts of locals.

“It is a spectacular highlight of the year that can be enjoyed by families and people of all ages.”

The fair runs from Wednesday 15 November to Saturday 18 November.