FOR the first time in its long history, Callington Honey Fair will this year be held on a Saturday instead of its usual Wednesday.

The organisers, the Callington and District Lions, are introducing the change to the day of the street fair in an attempt to make the annual occasion a more family-friendly event for all to enjoy.

The honey fair was first established over 750 years ago when Henry III granted Callington a market day on the first Wednesday in October. 

The ancient market was held so that local beekeepers could sell their honey to townsfolk and people visiting from the neighbouring districts. 

Beekeepers still take part in the popular event today.

Following a lapse in the honey fair day during the Second World War, it was reinstated in 1978 by John Trevithick and then a year later the Lions took over the running of the event and they have been organising it ever since.

But the Lions say that holding the honey fair day on the first Wednesday of October has restricted schools, young people, workers and families from being able to attend. 

Following discussions with many people, it was concluded that the honey fair could be made more family-friendly by holding the event on a Saturday. 

The Lions say the switch will allow many more people to enjoy the stalls, animals, street performers and all the other attractions that the honey fair has to offer.

The Lions will still be retaining the traditional events of the town crier competition, the school art competition, shop art and much more.