Hosted for the first time at Manor House in Sheffield, the fair is the annual fundraiser for The Christmas Fair Fund.
The Christmas Fair Fund ladies – (back) Paula Sanson, Carin Knox, Vibeke Meehan, Claire Lewis, Monique Broughton, Sue du Plessis, (front) Theresa Morgan, Debbie Burke and Di Morgan.
The Christmas Country Fair marked its 71st birthday last week with a smart new venue and three days of shopping, food and entertainment.
Like a fine wine that improves with age, the fair attracted thousands of residents and drew many from further afield to peruse 120 incredible new and returning stalls.
Nela Kahle Arts and Crafts Development Academy’s Mbali Qwabe with some of her items on display. The items are made by men and women who are also taught the art of successful entrepreneurship, with a focus on uplifting the less privileged.
Hosted for the first time at Manor House in Sheffield the fair is the annual fundraiser for The Christmas Fair Fund.
“This year’s Christmas fair with flair was once again a great success!” said fair co-ordinator, Michelle Blake.
Janet Downes, Kim Saunders, Tracey Coast and Kitty Phillips.
“The venue change was well received. We are so thankful to our incredible community for their support of the fund and our fabulous vendors.”
Worries of wet weather proved unnecessary and the fair brought only good vibes to the North Coast as it has done for decades.
Love Laugh’s Nozipho Nzuza and Norma Mtshokotshi.
“We have a list of learnings, as expected, with finding our feet in a new space which we will refine for next year,” she said.
“Already plans are underway to add enhancements and collaborations. We are so excited for the next five years!”
Showing off her Christmas creations was Country Workshop’s Wynanda Kelbrick.
Funds raised help to support a number of worthwhile projects in the Lower Tugela area, including The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund.
The focus remains on charities that support education and health, with a continued mantra that funds will only go to organisations that are willing to help themselves.
Sourced : https://www.citizen.co.za/north-coast-courier/news-headlines/local-news/2023/11/02/festive-shopping-extravaganza-as-christmas-country-fair-marks-71st-anniversary-at-manor-house/
