Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August 2024 will be a fabulous weekend of events with free daytime activities and ticketed evening entertainment. See POP’s website for event information and how to buy tickets.

The next Councillor Surgery will be held at Party on Potton’s Big Weekend Community Day on Saturday 24th August 2024 from 10am, with Councillor Charles Craig in attendance.

If you have any questions or issues you wish to discuss, please feel free to pop by!

Potton Fire Station has its Open Day on Saturday 24th August from 12pm to 3pm.
Click here for more information.

This year’s Potton Flower and Vegetable Show is taking place on Saturday 7th September, at St Mary’s Hall and Field, Hatley Road, Potton SG19 2RP – what3words ///cargo.archduke.exhales. The Hall and Marquee will be open to view the exhibits and prize winners from 2pm on Show Day (cash entry £2).

The marquee will host a prize-winning competition between talented local cooks, growers, artists, model makers, photographers, brewers and crafters of all ages, so why not have a go!

The show in its current format first began in 1973 and the show’s committee are extremely proud to carry on with this traditional Village Show.

Show schedules can be obtained in stores locally, or viewed online at www.pottonshow.org.uk

The ever-popular BARN DANCE is on Saturday evening, and the CRAFT FAIR on Sunday 8th September from 12pm to 5pm

NEW this year – SCARECROW COMPETITION! On Saturday’s show field…
Open to individuals and families – Colourful, quirky, handmade scarecrows wanted!
Entry form in the show schedule or online at www.pottonshow.org.uk.
Bring your completed Scarecrows along to the show field on Friday 6th September or by 9.30am on Saturday 7th September. The winner will be judged by the show’s visitors and the prize awarded on Show afternoon.

Limited parking – please use Brook End car park or Potton Scout HQ  if you are arriving by car.

The Autumn Four Seasons Market will be held in the Market Square on Saturday 21st September from 9am to 1pm.

Potton’s Four Seasons Market stalls include a good selection of the very best local produce, typically local meat, beer, vegetables, artisan bread, cheese, and preserves.  There is always a selection of crafts, plants, tea and cakes.  For more information, see this link.

Potton Apple Day will be held on Sunday 29th September 2024 at St Mary’s Church Field, Hatley Road (SG19 2RP) from 12pm until 4pm.
Watch out for information locally and on social media.  Like Potton Apple Day Facebook page for event details as they’re confirmed.

This Autumn’s litter pick will take place on Saturday 12th October.  Volunteers will meet as usual at the old telephone exchange next to the Community Centre in Brook End between 10am and 2pm.  All litter pickers, rubbish bags, hi-vis vests and route to follow will be provided.  Please bring your own gloves.

The aim of the Potton litter pick is for community to come together to clean up the local environment and have fun.  We look forward to seeing you there. Be a part of the pick!

Potton’s Christmas lights installation will commence on Sunday 3rd November and will continue on Sunday 17th November at 10am if required.

This year’s Remembrance Service and Parade will be held on Sunday 10th November.  The service starts at 10.10am in the Market Square (what3words ///chromatic.custodial.grumbles) followed by the parade to the War Memorial (what3words ///tortoises.showdown.keener), leaving promptly at 10.30am.  Laying of wreaths at the War Memorial at Potton Cemetery in Sandy Road following the two-minutes silence at 11am.

All welcome.

Parade Order
Salvation Army
Clergy and Church Leaders
Flag Bearer(s)
Deputy Lieutenant
Potton Town Council
Ex Service Men and Women
Guides, Brownies and Rainbows
Scouts, Cubs and Beavers
Schools and Pre-schools
Members of the Public
The Fire Service

Download the Remembrance Sunday Order of Service.