The Annual Craft Fayre, in its 5th year, coincided as usual with the switch on of Pudsey Lights. Despite one or two hiccups on the way, our first year in charge, having taken over responsibility from the now defunct Trinity Men, went very well. All the available (66) stalls were ‘sold’ long ago and the main hall of the Leisure Centre was awash with hand made stuff designed to get the long pockets unzipped in time for Christmas gift buying. Outside, the rain pelted down for most of the day but managed to ease off in time for the parade and the fireworks. The switch on was done this time by a local boy made good - actor from the Hollyoaks soap, Lee “Bombhead” Otway.
 

Leaving Chris Johnson-Green in charge of the Tombola appears to be a bad idea as he looks to heaven for help as the pace heats up.

The whole event raised £1,100 for local charities. £400 has been allocated to Martin House and the rest put on one side to fund ‘Kids Out’ for Milestone Special School next June and the local charity pot.