As is generally well known, The New Inn at Winterbourne Monkton – the venue for ‘Cabbage Sunday’ since its inception – is now only operating as a B&B establishment, and has closed as a public house - at least while it remains with the present owners.
I have recently spoken to all those people who have been involved with organising ‘Cabbage Sunday’.
With the number of people attending having declined in recent years, and with the need to find an alternative venue no-one, who has been involved with the organisation of the event feels that they can commit themselves to the extra work involved to keep ‘Cabbage Sunday’ going.
If, on the other hand, anyone wishes to take up the challenge, or who would simply be willing to help with the organisation, they would be more then welcome – please ring Nita on 01672 539368 to discus details; if asked, I would be prepared to continue to act as auctioneer on the day.
If no–one is prepared to take up the challenge, clearly the event will not take place. This would of course, seriously effect the finances of the Avebury & District Over 60’s Club (the main recipients of the proceeds) and of course, the usual donation made to the Wiltshire Blind Association, would not be possible either.
Nigel Fielder
(Auctioneer 1977 – 2006)