Christmas Fayre 2016

Post date: Dec 2, 2016 5:23:45 PM

Well you can't say "fundraising" without saying "fun", and generous helpings of both were evident at this year's Xmas Fayre. Huge thanks to all the volunteers, who worked so hard to make this happen and to everyone who supported the event with donations of cakes & tombola/raffle prizes etc. Thanks also, of course, to all those who turned up and generated so much early festive spirit. Thanks again to Michael Hardy for sponsoring the event so generously, and to all the local organisations who advertised in the programme - if you do use any of the services advertised, please mention the PTA as this helps our partners know that their outlay has helped to raise their profile (and means they're more likely to advertise with us next time!).

Profits this year were a whopping £3,783, which is a fantastic sum. Well done everyone!

Popcorn Stall The Big Strong Bar

Left to right: Kat Ibbs-Westmore, Jenny Horman Left to right: Chris Garden, Andy Boomer,

& Bernice Baker Graham Kay, Ben Thurgood & Danny Crossland

There were a couple of add-on events - a stall at Crowthorne Traders Association's Late Night Shopping (£231 profit), and a tour of the streets around Oaklands with Santa, courtesy of our friends at Wokingham West Forest Round Table, during which we collected a creditable £187 - many thanks to the Tablers for this, which was tremendous fun for collectors and local residents alike.

Added to the Xmas Fayre profits, this takes our festive fundraising to over £4,200! Merry Christmas!