An event near Bicester which would have brought the Pat Butcher actress to the area has been re-scheduled for this Sunday (July 14) due to bad weather. 

The event is to celebrate 50 years of Launton Sports and Social and Playing Fields Association, a sports, arts and entertainment venue for the community near Bicester. 

Organisers were hoping Pam St Clement, who played the Eastenders character, would pull a few pints at the event. 

However, Ms St Clement will not be able to attend the new date. 

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Wendy Foster said: "Sadly, Pam has just confirmed she is already booked for another event - she is very popular."

Wendy and Pam St Clement at one of her book signings approximately four years ago (Image: Wendy Foster)

Speaking to us previously about the event, Ms Foster said: "We’re celebrating in this iconic building that has been here for 50 years, I know that might not seem much to most people, but it was literally built by the community.

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“The facility itself, we can’t do without it – it’s managed to survive through Covid, it’s ran by a voluntary committee - they have kept it going for 50 years, and they’ve put every effort in."

Aimed at the whole family, the fun day will offer face painting, a bungie trampoline, fairground games, tug of war, stocks, meat raffle, tea and cake, a Pimms tent, a food van, ice cream and a tombola.

The event will take place in Bicester Road in Launton from 12.30pm and will also feature a big screen for the men's Wimbledon final and the Euros final.