The Countdown begins: 400 Chocolatey Treats, 78 Days, 1 Fair

As well as helping to run stalls such as Cakes, Jam & Preserves, Chocolate Tombola, Books, Toys & Jigsaws and the Raffle among others, there are many tasks to complete before the day such as; wrapping of the Santa’s Grotto presents, sourcing raffle prizes, inventing new games for the children to try, labelling items for the tombola stalls and helping to promote the event, to name but a few!  Don’t forget that all the stalls rely on donations so please get stuck into making Cakes, Jams (Canon Jo has been making Damson Jam this year!), Preserves & Pickles or have a look around at home for unwanted Children’s toys, Paperback Fiction Books, Jigsaws, Homeware, Glass & China, Chocolate, Bottles of Spirits, Wine and Fizz, Jewellery & Scarves, as well as unused toiletries. 

We won't start collecting most donations until early December but please keep them safe until then. The exception to this is chocolate for the chocolate tombola, which Ann Wilson has agreed to run again (Thank you Ann).  During October & November, Ann will be aiming to collect 400 chocolate related items, please help her with that, by giving items to her or dropping them into the office.

If you'd like to get involved with the organisation or volunteer the day, on a stall you have helped on before, or a new one, then please drop Rachael a line here. 

THANK YOU!!! I would be lost without all your amazing help and enthusiasm! 

Save the date - Portsmouth Cathedral Christmas Fair 11:00am Saturday 6 December followed by Carols on the Green at 5:45pm. All proceeds from the Christmas Fair support the work and mission of Portsmouth Cathedral.  Free to enter, donations gratefully received.