Advent Fair 2025 - Saturday 30 November 2025

30/11/2025

The Advent Fair is a staple in our community. When one walks into the Community Room with one wall draped in midnight blue velveteen dressed with golden stars and table clothed in vibrant velveteen colours, it feels as though Christmas is approaching in a way that is special to us.

On the day delighted children group around pots of hot wax and tables where they make their own hand-crafted gifts. Children queue to blow a walnut coracle across a shell and precious stone filled bay into a crystal cave using only a drinking straw; or to enter into a deep, dark cave dressed in a mantle of protection to meet an angel with a special message.

Then the bell rings and children rush over to the main hall to see a traditional puppet theatre show. This year the story was that of the Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde.

In the garden the parents enjoy conversation over a cup of tea or coffee with a slice of homemade cake. When the children feel hungry, they join their parents for quiche, a panini filled with Italian sausage or bockwurst, soft white cheese and a choice of flavourful garnishes, or a pizza, with a green salad as an option.

The weather remained dry and warm, without a hot sun, after days of torrential rain. The garden sparkled and even the old bunting looked refreshed.

Pam Klette took on the organising of the Advent Fair at the last minute and managed a remarkable event. It was smaller and beautifully contained compared to other years.