The annual Cheam Charter Fair takes place next month and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to celebrate this year’s fair.
The annual fair dates back to 1259 when Henry III granted Cheam a charter, making it a town; however, no-one has ever found the mysterious charter.
It begins at 9am on Saturday, May 18, with a children’s procession from St Dunstan’s Church led by the Mayor of Sutton.
They will travel to the main venue on Park Road where there will be stalls, clog-dancers and performances.
Organiser, Richard Marston, says: "Last year we had fifty-nine stalls.
"The fair brings people together and supports different aspects of the local community."
The fair is part of a wider Cheam Charter Fair week intended to bring the community together.
Cheam Charter Week comprises a series of events that will take place in the days leading up to the fair – and the day after.
Other events include a bat walk in Nonsuch Park, interactive activities for kids and singing in the village, and a business networking event.
A photography competition is also taking place for people to submit an image which best illustrates Cheam life.
Mr Marston says: "It will also be nice to get a selection of photos for the archives people can look back on Cheam in years to come."
Photographs must be submitted by Saturday, May 11, via the fair's website.
Cheam Charter Fair, Park Road, May 18, 9.30am to 1pm, cheamcharterfair.org.uk
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