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GWCT Welsh Game Fair to hold a gun salute in memory of the Queen 

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The GWCT Welsh Game Fair will be celebrating the life of Her Majesty The Queen with a gun salute in her memory when the three-day event opens tomorrow (Friday) morning.

Vaynol Hall’s Welsh flag is at half mast today on the first day of The GWCT Welsh Game Fair. Credit: GWCT Welsh Game Fair

The salute will take place at 10am in the grounds of the Vaynol Estate, near Bangor which is hosting the inaugural event. Visitors and exhibitors are being invited to join in remembrance and observe a two-minute silence following the salute. 

Simon Barnes custom builds handmade bespoke fly rods to order and has been building rods since he was 17. He’s pictured preparing his stand as he exhibits at The GWCT Welsh Game Fair which takes place this weekend at Vaynol Hall in Gwynedd. Credit: GWCT Welsh Game Fair

“The GWCT Welsh Game Fair team is saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and extend our condolences to the Royal Family,” said a statement by the organisers,Stable Events Ltd, The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and the Vaynol Estate.

Sculptor Sam MacDonald (right) has a helping hand from his brother Derek to carry a resin and metal salmon artwork, as they prepare to exhibit as part of the Redspot Artists at The GWCT Welsh Game Fair which takes place this weekend at Vaynol Hall in Gwynedd. Credit: GWCT Welsh Game Fair

“Her Majesty’s passion and support for conservation and the countryside will be remembered and celebrated over the next three days of The GWCT Welsh Game Fair. Over the years of her reign, she visited the estate on many occasions and her legacy will be remembered by many. 

A gun salute followed by a two mintue silence in memory of HM The Queen was observed at The GWCT Welsh Game Fair which takes place this weekend at Vaynol Hall in Gwynedd. The line up included prominent Welsh farmer Gareth Wyn Jones and Vaynol Hall owner Keith Jones. Credit: GWCT Welsh Game Fair

“The GWCT confirmed His Majesty The King as its patron earlier this year. His support and commitment will be felt throughout this weekend as we reflect on a lifetime of hard work, support and profound guidance.”

 


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