Shivani Raja MP visits Abbey Park Funfair

Shivani Raja MP at the Abbey Park Funfair.

Great afternoon at the Abbey Park Funfair! I have so many memories here from when I was a kid - now I’m there with my kid!! 

Billy Bates & Sons has been bringing the funfair to Abbey Park for as long as I can remember. They are a proud Leicester family business with deep roots in our city and a tradition that generations of local families have grown up with.

It’s so important that we continue to support longstanding local and family-run businesses like this however we can, helping them thrive and keeping these Leicester traditions alive for future generations.

Great to see so many families out enjoying the sunshine, the rides and the brilliant atmosphere at Abbey Park today! 

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