Generous Fairgoers

Vera Norwood, former mayor of Stow, has always supported Stow Horse Fair – even when many of her neighbours oppose it.

“Travelling people often enjoy a far better sense of community than many in the settled community,” Vera told TT.

Four years ago Vera was helping raise funds for a defibrillator at the local doctor’s surgery.

“I took a collection box around the Fair and not a single person refused me. I collected so much money I thought I was going to need a defibrillator myself as I staggered back to town with all the money.”

Picture: TT team members Shanterlena Knowles and  Emma Johnson meet former Stow-on-the-Wold mayor Vera Norwood: “People are jealous of the Gypsy-lifestyle,” says Vera.