Christmas Fair 2025 & Thank you!

Our amazing community came together to raise more than £6,300 for our Cathedral Church and Choir Association.

 
The dedicated teamwork of our volunteers, and the generosity of all those who donated items old, new and hand-made meant that the stalls, such as Cakes, Jam & Preserves, Chocolate and Bottle tombola and more, were well stocked, Thank you all! Thanks also to local businesses including Nesbits Auctioneers, Bransbury Park Butchers, Beauty Retreat, Waterstones, Card Factory, Tony Wood hairdressers, Boots as well as to the anonymous donor of our popular first prize. It was a fabulous community event, with some stalls supporting the work of the Roberts Centre, the Portsea Men’s Shed and Veteran’s Outreach Support.

Dean Anthony remarked, “It is a real tribute to all our volunteers that such a tremendous total was achieved, despite the adverse weather conditions. Quite apart from the money raised, there was a wonderful atmosphere throughout, both in the cathedral itself and in Becket Hall.
 
I want to express my thanks, that of Chapter and the entire Cathedral community, to all those involved.”
 
Dr David Price said “Thank you to all the chorister parents who helped, or donated, to make the super lunches, refreshments and mulled wine such a success. A particular thanks to Susan, Matt and Katherine for the planning that went into Saturday’s event and in creating such a warm welcome in Cathedral House. These events are a crucial opportunity to raise funds to ensure all our choristers can thrive and enjoy their musical journey with Portsmouth Cathedral Choir. Thank you!