The Summer Fayre

Join us for an afternoon of shopping, games and four legged friends, raising awareness and funds to support our work.

Well‑behaved dogs welcome on a lead.

Event details

Where

3 Millfield, Greenway Business Park, Winslow Road, Great Horwood, MK17 0NP

When

Start: 22^nd August, 2026 at 12:00pm

End: 22^nd August, 2026 at 4:00pm

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