WebFeb 17, 2024 · HEAD Gypsy Billy Welch has invited a comedian to consider his actions ahead of a South Cumbria gig. Jimmy Carr, who is due to play in Kendal next month, has … WebAug 14, 2024 · Head gypsy Billy Welch, who liaises with police and the local council to arrange toilets, rubbish skips and suitable grazing for the horses, says the fair is “sacred” to both old and young. 24.
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WebFeb 1, 2024 · “Appleby to the Gypsies and Travellers is unique and it is our Mecca,” says Billy Welch, the Shera Rom – or ‘Head Gypsy’ – who has been central to the organisation of the Cumbrian Appleby Horse Fair for … WebSep 13, 2024 · Billy Welch, the organiser of Appleby Horse Fair and a much respected Shera Rom – an elder in the community – was ambivalent. He watched as the activists had amassed there, was in close contact with Candy Sheridan during the entire campaign, and had been persuaded that things would not end well. ... Influential Gypsy families from … lily iero age
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WebOct 8, 2024 · Head Gypsy Billy Welch at Appleby (Image: CumbriaLive). Gypsy and Traveller representative, Billy Welch, added: “In the spirit of compromise and mutual respect that led to the cancellation of the Fair in 2024 and its postponement in 2024, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m pleased that we have been able to reach agreement on the … WebJun 5, 2024 · Supporting the cancellation and planning for a bigger and better fair next year, Billy Welch, known as the Shera Rom or Head Gypsy, has been involved with the fair all his life and made a promise ... WebMar 8, 2024 · A gypsy spokesman is urging travellers to get the Covid-19 vaccine to allow events such as the Appleby Horse Fair to resume. Billy Welch, of Darlington, said many had refused the jab because they ... lily idle