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Festive Artisan Fair returns to Escot House

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 11/13/2019 - 10:05am

Christmas shoppers looking for unique and unusual gifts will find inspiration at the Escot House Artisan Fair on Saturday, November 23.

This is just the second year for the event, which debuted last year and was declared a resounding success by shoppers and traders alike.

The event is organised by Helen Bottrill of The Creative Business Network, whose work encourages artisans and crafters in the region. She said:

“We have such a wonderful array of makers locally and Escot House is the perfect venue for them to showcase their wares.

“By shopping for Christmas...

Stately home opens doors for first artisan fair

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:01am

Escot House is hosting an artisan fair on November 24 ideal for anyone looking for something different to give as a gift this Christmas.

It’s the first time Escot has held an event like this in the house and the organisers are hoping it will be a runaway success. The fair is enabling small, independent makers the opportunity to showcase their wares.

The fair is being organised by The Creative Business Network, champion of creative businesses in the South West.

Founder of the network, Helen Bottrill said: “There aren’t always enough outlets locally for creatives to...

Magdalen Road Christmas Fair

Event Date: 
02/12/2017 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Madalen Road, Exeter

The popular Christmas Fair returns for the seventh year.

The road will be closed and the fantastic shops and restaurants of Magdalen Road will spill out onto the street, joined by 50 stalls from all over the West Country.

There will be street-food, drink, live entertainment from bands and singers, fairground rides, presents to buy, music, hot wine and lots of other Christmassy food and much jollity.

It is a real community event which attracts thousands of people from all over the City.

2pm-6pm.

Christmas Fair

Event Date: 
20/11/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Exeter

Christmas Fair

10am - 3pm

Enjoy the festive atmosphere at Poltimore's Christmas Fair with a range of lovely, many handmade, gifts available to buy.

The House will be open with stalls and festively decorated.

Entrance: £1.50

http://www.poltimore.org/

150 children queue to see Santa!

Authored by Liz Straw
Posted: Sun, 12/06/2015 - 3:32pm

More than 150 children queued to see Santa at a Christmas fair held in Beacon Heath over the weekend.

It was worth the wait as they entered Santa’s Winter Wonderland of magical lights and snow at the Beacon Heath Children’s Centre, while next door in The Beacon Centre there were lots of Christmas stalls, carols by the Hospiscare Choir and a café.

Stalls included Devon Refugee Support, the Labour Party cake stall, Hospiscare, Traid Craft, Willowbrook School and the Campaign for Eastern Fields.

This was the first public event to be held at The Beacon, new community...

Christmas Food Fair

Event Date: 
06/12/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon

RHS Garden Rosemoor will be laden with festive treats on Sunday 6 December as it hosts its ever popular Christmas Food Fair.

This is an ideal opportunity to stock up on goodies before Christmas and sample the best of local produce, including cheese, meats, fish, wine, cider, pies, jams and much, much more!

For the first time at the Christmas Food Fair there will be cookery demonstrations, giving ideas for new ways to serve up a treat over the festive season. Join Lucy Lucey making three varieties of mince pies, a winter salad and a Christmas chocolate biscuit cake. Taste...

Magdalen Road Christmas Fair

Event Date: 
05/12/2015 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Magdalen Roadm Exeter EX2 4TA

For the 5th year running we are holding our Christmas Fair in the middle of the road!

The road will be closed to traffic (luckily) and filled with over 50 stalls which will add to the goodies provided by our wonderful shops. Food, drink, fun-fair rides, live entertainment and much jollity.

Don't buy your Christmas presents until you have been to our Fair, you can get everything here and have a good time into the bargain.

"The best Christmas Fair in Exeter by far" and that's not just us saying that, the thousands of people who come each year say it.

2pm-6pm...

Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair returns

On Saturday 5 December the Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair is taking place in the Cullompton Community Centre, organised by Dorcas Philips for the fourth year running.

Four years ago, Dorcas Philips’ mum was diagnosed with cancer and received an overwhelming amount of support from Force Cancer Charity, fuelling the family to want to return the kindness and support other families who are suffering from cancer.

Last September Dorcas and her fiancé completed the Force 10k superhero run dressed and Batman and Bat Girl, raising £400 for Force Cancer Charity but they are...

Charity Christmas Fair

Event Date: 
05/12/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Cullompton Community Centre

On Saturday 5 December the Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair is taking place in the Cullompton Community Centre, organised by Dorcas Philips for the fourth year running.

Four years ago, Dorcas Philips’ mum was diagnosed with cancer and received an overwhelming amount of support from Force Cancer Charity, fuelling the family to want to return the kindness and support other families who are suffering from cancer.

Last September Dorcas and her fiancé completed the Force 10k superhero run dressed and Batman and Bat Girl, raising £400 for Force Cancer Charity but they are...

Christmas Fair

Event Date: 
08/11/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Exeter

Start the Christmas season off with a day out at the Poltimore House Christmas Fair. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with a range of locally produced, many hand-made, gifts available to buy

This events is mainly indoors in our refurbished Chapel and Project Centre. The Hall of the House will also be open, newly painted and festively decorated.

Father Christmas will be visiting for the day with a small gift for all the children. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Admission £1.50 (Children aged under 5 free)

Open 10am-4pm.

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