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Members Dealing with Countryman Fairs Advised to Contact Regional Offices with Concerns

The MU has been made aware that there may be an issue with an organisation called Countryman Fairs.

Published: 17 October 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:30 PM
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You can contact your Regional Office by phone or email. Photo credit: Shutterstock

If any member has had any dealings with Countryman Fairs this year and is consequently concerned, please contact your Regional Office without delay.

This will help us to better understand the situation in order to be able to best advise members. Updates will be issued as soon as we know more.

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