A church’s Christmas fair raised about £3,000 – and helped enterprising young people at the same time.
St Nicholas Church in Hurst’s Christmas Fayre had encouraged local young people to take part with fundraising for their own projects.
Amelie Davies-Redshaw sold honey produced from her Hurst family’s hives to help fund a school expedition. And two teenagers sold Scrabble pictures they made as part of their school business project.
Charlotte Hallissey of Winnersh, was selling bracelets she made to fund a trip for conservation work in Malaysia.
Becky Vaughan, who organised the fayre with Emily Dupuy and other parishioners, said: “It went really well. We had lots of support from village groups and many visitors. We’re grateful to estate agents and auctioneers Martin and Pole for their help.
“St Nicholas Primary’s infants sang their nativity play songs. Stalls were run by St Nicholas Pre-School, Alexander Devine Hospice and charity Salgo Assist. The 1st Hurst Scouts ran the barbecue.
“Lots of children visited Santa in his grotto. And it was great to have young people taking part with their various enterprises.”
Money raised will go to St Nicholas Church funds, with some of it helping refurbish the parish room, a £90,000 project.
