CHRISTMAS is big business – and with the consumer fest getting into full swing this weekend, it can loose all its meaning. However, you can still find those gifts, support local artisans and a rural community.
One great example of how we can bring together crafts, Christmas and community spirit takes place this Sunday, 24 November at Threlkeld.
This community, situated between Penrith and Keswick is once again hosting their Craft Fair to be held in two venues in the village – the Village Hall and the School Hall.
This is Threlkeld’s 4th Craft Fair! It’s a great opportunity for local crafts persons to display and sell their wares. Crafters and artists from Cumbria will be selling a wide range of quality items, expected to include handwoven textiles, knitting, leatherwork, willow-work, woodturning, hand-made jewellery, watercolour and oil paintings, ceramics, glass-works, papercraft, candles and cards.
The Craft Fair is now so popular with local artisans that it has extended to a second hall for stallholders in the nearby school, so it’s a great way to see a variety of local talent and even more choice of beautiful crafts and gifts and to start your Christmas shopping.
The Craft Fair will be in Threlkeld Village Hall and the nearby School Hall from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 25th November. Entry is free of charge. Refreshments and lunches will be available throughout the day in the village hall coffee shop and refreshment in the school will be available courtesy of the PTA.
