Dozens of travellers arrived in Appleby today for the fifth day in a row, despite the annual horse fair being postponed due to Covid-19 until later this year. Dozens of travellers arrived in Appleby today for the fifth day in a row, despite the annual horse fair being postponed due to Covid-19 until later this yearFamilies were filmed racing their ponies through the historic town today after police had urged people not to travel thereVisitors have ignored official advice as they arrived for Appleby horse fair despite the famous Cumbrian village fair being postponed until later this year. A spokesman for Cumbria Constabulary said: 'Those planning their traditional, annual, horse fair visit were asked to stay away and make plans for later in the summer. Visitors have ignored official advice as they arrived for Appleby horse fair. Traditionally the travellers wash their mounts in the river Eden before leading them up to the show field.

Source: The Nation June 06, 2021 15:56 UTC