1st December - the day of our Christmas fete. Lots of the stalls were inside the church and it was too dim and far too crowded for photos. I did manage to get a photo of my lovely friend Rachel striking a very silly pose, she makes 100's of wreaths every year and she had a table in the entrance taking orders.
The Bell Inn Brass Band played jolly festive music, Cath (in the Christmas hat) played and then had to do a quick change in the ladies loo to join in the Crooked Steeple slot. It was sooo cold today!
Poor Rob could hardly play, his hands were numb with cold!
Santa was in his grotto, and was going to turn the lights on at 4pm, we didn't stay this year though. We needed to get in to the warmth.
Here is the view down the street to the Market Hall and church, past the local butchers.
Punch & Judy and various stalls were in the Market Hall, but again I didn't take photos. However, here are a couple of photos of our Millennium Embroidery - isn't it fab? Every organisation in the town took part in supplying something for this piece and it hangs in the Market Hall. I did the black and white paper shop in freestyle cross stitch. Soon afterwards the owners retired and it closed, so it is already a little piece of history. I love the Church and the view underneath.
Did I mention it was cold today? So glad we got a fire in, and just as we got home it started to rain.
And finally, I saw the lady who organized the Christmas box wrapping - she told me the final number we managed to ship was 1,325!!!!!!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.
I enjoyed your photos so much! Wish I could have attended your Christmas Fete!
ReplyDeleteWow! That embroidery is fabulous! I can't believe you dance when it's so cold out. Sure wish I could have been there -- it looks just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, the town looks so picturesque and perfect for a Christmas Fair...but blooming cold! Thanks for visiting. Though I'd drop you a line before Cranford starts at 9am (I'm sure youll be watching it!)
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Gill x
I've been reading your blog since the summer and look forward to your new posts. My grandfather lived on the Clee Hills when he was young - so I always feel a bit of a Shropshire girl and I know and visit many of the places you talk about.Keep sharing!
ReplyDelete1325 packages to wrap and send... WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful time was had, and to end it with a cozy fire... heaven!
Sounds like it was a wonderful time, and what a lovely town!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project to have been involved in you must be very proud.
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I just know you had a grand time! Your photos are beautiful, and what a lovely place.
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Beverly
Lovely photos - a great time had by all, so it looks. And there is nothing better than a cosy fire on a cold and rainy day, is there?
ReplyDeleteI love the Millenium embroidery, what a lovely heirloom for your town. This sounds like a great Christmas event, although you can never stay too long, not if it is cold, wet and windy, like it is today, I do hope you managed to have a bit of fun whilst you were there, I expect you feel relief to have finished your quota of christmas boxes. I hope to get my decorations put up today, can't go out, not in this atrocious weather. x
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