A CHARITY Craft Fair and Coffee Morning, held at Sandford Parish Hall on Saturday, April 13, was a huge success!

Sharon Collins, Hospiscare Regional Fundraiser, during her speech at Sandford. Video by Alan Quick

There was a great crowd at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning in aid of Hospiscare. AQ 0094
There was a great crowd at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning in aid of Hospiscare. AQ 0094 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crowds of people went along to enjoy coffee and cake and make purchases from the array of stalls.

Andy Gray, Hospiscare Ambassador, during his speech at Sandford. Video by Alan Quick

The kitchen crew at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning in aid of Hospiscare. AQ 0100
The kitchen crew at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning in aid of Hospiscare. AQ 0100 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It was raising funds for the local charity Hospiscare, which provides outstanding end-of-life care for those in Exeter, Crediton and surrounding areas.

Some of the impressive cakes for sale on the cake stall. AQ 0102
Some of the impressive cakes for sale on the cake stall. AQ 0102 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It was organised by Victoria Lee, with the help of family and friends.

Chantelle Rae from Winkleigh, a member of Cheriton and Tedburn YFC, sold art prints and cards she had made as well as some of her hand-made jewellery. AQ 0016
Chantelle Rae from Winkleigh, a member of Cheriton and Tedburn YFC, sold art prints and cards she had made as well as some of her hand-made jewellery. AQ 0016 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Victoria said that she organised it in memory of her Grandma, Dorothy Morrison.

Pam Cox of Morchard Bishop sold some of her paintings and prints at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning at Sandford. AQ 0110
Pam Cox of Morchard Bishop sold some of her paintings and prints at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning at Sandford. AQ 0110 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

She explained: “I am so pleased that we were able to raise £1,815 for the charity.

Sharon Collins, Hospiscare Regional Fundraiser, during her speech at Sandford. AQ 0113
Sharon Collins, Hospiscare Regional Fundraiser, during her speech at Sandford. AQ 0113 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“This is the third year for this annual event, with a running total of £4,715.

At the book stall at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning in aid of Hospiscare. AQ 3955
At the book stall at the Craft Fair and Coffee Morning in aid of Hospiscare. AQ 3955 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“I would like to thank all those who attended the event, the craft stall holders, those who helped on the day and those who baked cakes, Sandford Gate Milk Company for the milk and the businesses that donated raffle prizes.”

Andy Gray, Hospiscare Ambassador, during his speech.
Andy Gray, Hospiscare Ambassador, during his speech. (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)