Bexhill primary school raises £5,000 with Christmas fair

The festive event raised an impressive £5,011.52 in profit after costs were deducted.

Chair of All Saints CE Primary School, Nikki Collins, said the school was “absolutely thrilled” with the turnout and the support from the community.

“This was our fifth Christmas fair and it was wonderful to see so many members of our community come together to support us,” she said. “There really was something for everyone.”

The fair featured crafts, games, an alcohol ring toss for adults, and a visit from Father Christmas accompanied by two of his elves. Attendee received a token for a free hot chocolate, provided by Hastings Direct.

Mrs Collins said the event would not have been possible without sponsorships and prize donations. She thanked Dale Saunders Ltd, R Clark Carpentry, Booker and Best Ltd, M.T Drains, British Gypsum, C.J. Cars, Independent Roofing Solutions, Denis Parkinson Carpets & Flooring, Burgess & Co Estate Agents Ltd, Gold Keys Tattoo, and Phillimore Motor Engineers.

She also paid tribute to the dedication of the school staff and volunteers.

“I want to say a massive thank you to Mike Taylor, head teacher of All Saints, and every member of his staff team for donating their time this weekend,” she said. “Our small charity is run entirely by volunteers, and without the small army of incredible parents and family members, this magic simply couldn’t happen.”

The funds raised will go directly towards supporting the school and enriching opportunities for pupils, reinforcing the strong sense of community spirit at the heart of All Saints CE Primary School.

Vice chairman of East Sussex County Council, Cllr Abul Azad, attended. He said: “It was a real pleasure to attend the Christmas fair and market. The event was full of festive cheer, bringing together families and members of the local community for a wonderful day. My sincere thanks go to the organisers, sponsors, and dedicated volunteers whose hard work made the day such a success. It was truly uplifting to see the community come together to celebrate the season with such warmth and togetherness.”