May Fair to go quiet to be 'more inclusive'
Boston May Fair has been held in the town since 1125
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Organisers of Boston May Fair will switch off loud music for a two-hour period on Sunday 5 May.
They hope it will make the event more accessible for children with sensory sensitivities.
The council said it wanted “to provide an inclusive environment".
One autism awareness campaigner from Boston said "it is a really good idea".
The May Fair, hosted by Boston Borough Council and the Showman’s Guild, takes place from 4-11 May.
On Sunday 5 May, organisers said the event would be silent between 11:00 BST and 13:00 to “accommodate individuals who may find traditional fair environments overwhelming due to sensory sensitivities".
Boston Borough Councillor Dale Broughton said: "By offering a sensory-friendly experience, we hope to create lasting memories for families who may have previously found it challenging to attend such events.”
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Autism and Down syndrome campaigner Daphne Sutton-Palmer, 19, from Boston said the idea would benefit people with special needs.
Ms Sutton-Palmer has a sister with autism, selective mutism and hypermobility and a brother with Down syndrome.
'One less thing to worry about'
“It would benefit people like my sister who has autism and has sensitive hearing,” Ms Sutton-Palmer said.
“It allows people who can have sensory overloads to enjoy the event more because it is one less thing to worry about,” she added.
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