23/10/2025
๐ก Meet the Team Behind Goose Fair! ๐ก
Goose Fair might be just one day a year, but keeping it safe and enjoyable for everyone takes months of planning โ and a huge effort from Tavistock Town Councilโs amazing Works Team and Stewards! ๐
From setting up signs and barriers to managing road closures and keeping visitors safe throughout the day, this hardworking crew are the friendly faces making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. ๐ชโจ
And letโs not forget the brilliant volunteers and emergency services who work alongside them โ your teamwork and dedication help make Goose Fair such a safe and enjoyable day for everyone. ๐๐
A special shoutout to Ian Lashbrook, who retired last week after over 40 years of service โ thank you, Ian, for your dedication and care for both the Fair and the community. ๐
Read more in Tavistock Town Councilโs post below ๐
๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ
As Tavistock returns to normal life after another successful Goose Fair, Tavistock Town Council is taking a moment to celebrate both the dedication of its staff and the retirement of a much-valued colleague, Ian Lashbrook, who is stepping down this week after more than 40 years of service.
Goose Fair is one of Tavistockโs most iconic and historic community events, attracting thousands of visitors to the town each October. Behind the scenes, the event involves months of preparation โ from processing trader applications and coordinating with stakeholders and emergency services, to setting up road closures, signage, and Park and Ride sites.
The Councilโs Works Department and stewards play a vital role throughout the week of the Fair. In the weeks leading up to the event, the Works Team hand-deliver letters to residents, install signage and barriers, and oversee evening setup around the town. On the Tuesday before the Fair, they often work late into the night to prepare for the early start on Goose Fair Wednesday โ ensuring everything runs safely and smoothly for visitors and residents alike.
When the stalls shut at 9pm on Wednesday, the clean-up operation begins immediately, with staff and contractors working late into the evening to return the town centre to normal by Thursday morning.
This yearโs Fair marked a particularly poignant moment for the Council, as it bids farewell to Ian Lashbrook, one of the longest-serving members of the Works Department. Over his four decades with Tavistock Town Council, Ian has been a cornerstone of the team, contributing to countless events, projects, and community improvements across the town.
The Works Manager would like to personally thank Ian for his hard work and dedication to the Town Council. "Over the years Ian has made a significant contribution to the local community and has become a familiar face to many. It has been a pleasure working with Ian and he certainly will be missed within our team.โ
Tavistock Town Council extends its heartfelt thanks to Ian for his many years of hard work and dedication, and to the entire team who worked tirelessly to deliver this yearโs Goose Fair โ ensuring that this cherished tradition continues to thrive safely for future generations.
