Preparations for the Christmas Market include getting together all the prizes needed. I’ve been scouring shops for bargains for the Christmas tombola! We need prizes suitable for boys and girls (often available in Poundland and shops like that) as well as for adults – hand cream, toiletries, scarves and so on all make lovely prizes for tombolas. Please help us by donating prizes.
We will also be making up a Christmas hamper to raffle at the Christmas Market, so donations for this are also welcome, especially items like chocolates, biscuits, mince pies, crackers and other Christmas-themed foods, though tinned food and other practical items are also welcome. Local shops and market stall holders often donate lovely prizes for the raffle and we are grateful for everyone’s support.
You might not be able to donate prizes, but any craft items that can be sold will also come in useful (homemade cards, knitted or crocheted items, Christmas decorations etc.) and one of the most valuable things you can give is time. Please sign up to help, even if it’s only for an hour, anytime between 4 and 8 p.m. on Friday 9th December and please come along to support the community carol service at 6 p.m. if you’re able.