We'll be at the Mini Market Plus

We'll be at the Silverton Community Hall's Mini Market + on Saturday 1st August (10am to 2pm) sharing a stand with Silverton WI where we'll have large 20's Plenty Wheelie Bin stickers and car window stickers for sale. Come along have a chat and show your support for reduced traffic speeds and impacts in our village.

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