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🌻 HARVEST FESTIVAL – TOMORROW! 🌻

Come along to Longthwaite Road Allotments, Wigton, tomorrow for an afternoon of music, competitions and community fun!

🕐 Festival starts at 1.00 pm
🏆 Competition entries must be submitted by 1.15 pm
👩‍⚖️ Judging begins at 1.30 pm

We’ll also be joined by:

🍦 The Whippy Man – perfect for a festival treat!
🌱 The Cumbrian Master Composters – offering helpful composting advice and information
🎤 Live music from the fantastic Ewan Scarlett

Come and celebrate the harvest with us—we look forward to seeing you there!
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🌧️🎉 PARTY IN THE PARK IS STILL GOING AHEAD! 🎉🌧️

The forecast may be a little soggy, but we’re not letting the rain spoil our fun! Grab your waterproofs, bring a camping chair and join us for a fantastic afternoon in Wigton Park.

There’ll be plenty of entertainment, music and family fun—so come prepared for the Great British weather and enjoy the party! ☔🎶🥳

Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for any further updates.
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Wigton Town Council is the data controller for any personal information you provide to us.

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This policy was prepared in April 2026.

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