Christmas Craft Fair 2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Craft Fair. From the stall holders and parish volunteers to the hall staff and all those who came along to browse, buy and enjoy the day, it was a true team effort. We were delighted by the wonderful community spirit, and many of the crafters told us how much they enjoyed being part of the event and would love to return for future fairs.

We are also pleased to announce the winners of our children's competitions. There was an outstanding entry in the story competition and a brilliant winning piece of artwork in the art competition. Both prize winners will receive their prizes very soon.

The standard of all the entries was incredibly high, and we were so impressed by the creativity and effort shown by every participant that all children who entered the art competition will receive a special bag of chocolate coins from Father Christmas.

The winning story and artwork will be featured in a forthcoming parish newsletter, and during the Christmas season all competition entries will be displayed in the church narthex so that parishioners can enjoy and celebrate the talents of our young people.

Thanks to everyone's generosity and support, the Craft Fair raised an amazing £377.50 for the parish. This is a fantastic result, and we are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to its success.

Planning will begin after Christmas for more exciting parish events in the year ahead. And yes, once Easter has passed, preparations will begin once again for next year's Christmas Craft Fair!

Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the event possible. Your encouragement, hard work, support and willingness to help brought the Craft Fair back to the parish and made it such a successful and enjoyable occasion for all.

Thank you once again, and we wish you and your families a very happy and blessed Christmas.

God bless all of you and Merry Christmas!

Yana