A WINTER Fair held in Coldridge Village Hall and St Matthew’s Church has been hailed a resounding success after it raised more than £600 for the charity, ELF, Exeter Leukaemia Fund.

Dierdre Bridges Art had some lovely paintings, admired here by Maureen Harris, right. AQ 8358
Dierdre Bridges Art had some lovely paintings, admired here by Maureen Harris, right. AQ 8358 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The catering staff volunteers for the Winter Fair. AQ 8352
The catering staff volunteers for the Winter Fair. AQ 8352 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Held on Saturday, November 23, there were many local small makers and traders offering a selection of gifts.

This included books, woodwork, art, home-made chutneys, jewellery, knitting and much more.

Refreshments included bacon rolls and much more and there was also a prize raffle.

A view of the hall during Coldridge Winter Fair. AQ 8351
A view of the hall during Coldridge Winter Fair. AQ 8351 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Stalls across the pews in Coldridge Village Hall. AQ 8366
Stalls across the pews in Coldridge Village Hall. AQ 8366 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Vikki Ridge said: “I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported the Coldridge Winter Fair.

“We raised an amazing £600 for ELF. It was such a great success and using the hall and church worked perfectly.

“Thank you all again.”

Some of the items for sale on one of the stalls. AQ 8368
Some of the items for sale on one of the stalls. AQ 8368 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Hand-crafted Santas were for sale. AQ 8369
Hand-crafted Santas were for sale. AQ 8369 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Many of those who went along said it was very well organised and they thoroughly enjoyed going along for some lovely items.