Mayfair Program 2026

Mayfair Special!

Everything you need to know about this year's Mayfair!

Practice night, Mayfair Day, Round the Tree & Carnival night!

Tear out & cherish!

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Meet your May Queen & Entourage

May Queen Speech

I would like to be chosen as May Queen or Crowner because I have lived in Torrington all my life and Mayfair is something me and my family look forward to every year, especially finding out the theme.

I would take the part of May Queen very seriously, making sure I practice well and be reassuring and thoughtful to the other children. I would be polite and friendly, making sure I set a good example to everyone in the school. I would be the best I could be in this part.

I am a kind and caring person and I don't like seeing people sad or upset.

May Queen: Livvy Hewitt Crowner: Poppy Coates Standard Bearer: Andrew Clifton Heralds: Elliott Pett & Albie McNicholas Attendants: Elsie Gallagher & Renesmai Mawdsley Freya Galley & Kiera Jones Millie-Mae Parish & Lexi Cridge Lily Guppy & Sophie Barrow Please donate!

Every penny goes towards next year's Mayfair!

Don't forget Anderson & Rowland Fun Fair at Barley Grove Car Park - open daily!

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Mayfair 2026 Tuesday 5th May

Window Spotting Competition. For all children up to 11 years of age.

Organised by Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School

Wednesday 6th May

6pm - Rehearsal of May Pole and Crowning of the May Queen by Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School Children Years 5 & 6 at 6pm 7pm - Opening of Rowlands Fair by the Mayor Window Dressing organised by Great Torrington Chamber of Trade

Thursday 7 May – May Fair Day th

2-2.30pm - Littleham Howlers 2.45-4-15pm - Torrington Cavaliers 4pm - Grand Draw 7.30pm - Torridge Cup Final at the Vicarage Field

Friday 8th May

Round the Tree races for all over 11 years of age.

Start from The Square from 6.45pm.

Organised by the Torrington Amateur Athletic Club.

Registration at 6pm.

Saturday 9th May

2pm onwards - Fancy Dress Music Festival

Torrington Silver Band will play around the Town.

8.45am- 9am Bells from St. Michael's and All Angels Church Festivities & entertainment to be held in the Square 9.45-10am - United Open Air Service 10.05–10.25am - English Country Dancing by Years 3 & 4 Children from Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School 10.30-11am - Floral Dancing for all. Year 2 starting and joined by Years 3 & 4 11.15-11.35am - Littleham Howlers 12 noon - Proclamation of May Fair & Crowning of May Queen

Town Churches will be open for prayers and rest.

Refreshments will be available Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th May at St. Michael and All Angels Church.

1.15pm - Lunch Break 21

Mayor's Message...

Welcome to our Mayfair Mayfair helps showcase the strength and spirit of our wonderful town's community! The ensured success of these celebrations is rooted in the drive, commitment, and sheer hard work of our Mayfair and Carnival Committee.

The efforts of established members and new organisations and individuals is greatly appreciated!

Being fortunate to be elected as Mayor for a second year is very special for my Consort Elizabeth and myself, as overseeing our Mayfair celebrations for yet another year is a real honour. I know from firsthand experience the amount of time, skill and patience involved in teaching the various maypole dances, so a huge thank you to all staff, and pupils, from our Bluecoat School. To see them dancing along to stirring music provided by our wonderful Silver Band, is so special for us all. Similarly, I’m certain that our unique Cavaliers will keep us entertained in their own special way.

Finally, what will our beautiful May Queen and her entourage be wearing this year? Elizabeth's theme remains a secret, only to be brought to life by the very talented Stephanie Fisher and her small, but very skilled, team of seamstresses. Like you, I can hardly wait to see the result!

And so, in the time-honoured fashion, can I welcome one and all, and say that: “Uz be plaised to zee ee!”

Cllr Phil Cloke, Mayor of Great Torrington

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