Something of a departure from the customary Christmas market, the festive season this year will start with a Christmas Fayre to be held on Thursday December 10th from 5pm - 9pm in the Orchard Meadow car park opposite Avenue Parade. Live reindeer, sponsored by Crest Nicholson, childrens entertainment, Santa’s grotto, stalls and carols . There will also be a large community raffle with many excellent prizes. Tickets will be on sale in the village and proceeds will be going to the Princess Alice Hospice.