Now Goosey's here, the fair is near

ALL the fun of the fair returns with Goose Fair at the Forest Recreation Ground later this month with brand new rides for thrill-seekers.

- By LYNETTE PINCHESS

The event will once again run for 10 days, from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, October 5.

Goosey the Goose Fair goose has taken up her perch on the Mansfield Road roundabout in traditional fashion, heralding the return of one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe. With more than 350 rides and attractions and thrills aplenty for all ages, Goose Fair has been staged in Nottingham since at least 1284.

Half a million visitors are expected to attend. The consumer spend for last year's fair was estimated to be £10 million, including £1.2 million spent on transport to and from the event.

Goose Fair generates a significant economic uplift for the city, bringing more local and regional visitors to the area.