The 63rd Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane, writes Jonathan White.
The annual event was organised by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.
There were numerous stalls with cakes, chutneys, cheese & pickles, sweets, chocolate Santas, books, handbags, scarves, jewellery, toiletries, cards, candles, plants, a wine tombola, a teddy tombola and Christmas themed games.
A tea room served drinks and snacks.
Children were able to visit Father Christmas and receive a present from him.
More than £3,500 was raised at the event, which will go to Cancer Research UK http://www.cancerresearchuk.org
Cancer Research UK pioneers life-saving research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
John Pass, committee chairman, said: “The support has been overwhelming for the sixty-three years we have held the event.
“It is amazing that one event has been so vibrant for such a period of time and long may it continue.
“We give a big thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors and for everyone who came to the event.”
If you would like to learn more about the work of the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group or would like to volunteer at any of their events please contact Lesley Rowlands, Treasurer, on 07496756447.
The final total amount raised was £5,476.82, which included match funding from HSBC.