The Winchelsea Christmas Gift Fair takes place this year on Saturday, November 12 from 11am-3pm.
This event has been going on for many years, supporting a local charity and refurbishments at Winchelsea’s community hall, known as the New Hall since 1927.
Come and meet the stallholders – they are local artists, artisans, craftspeople and producers and we are proud to provide a beautifully decorated venue to show and sell their wonderful products: hand dyed yarns, ceramics, baskets, decorations, heritage dolls, jewellery, clothes, bags, cakes and conserves, candles, papercraft, wines, chocolate, books, cheeses, prints, cards, paintings and embroidery, to name a few.
In 2020 we ran our first Grand Raffle in place of the Fair. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the enthusiastic public buying the tickets, we raised £1600. We donated 20% to Rye Food Bank as we did with proceeds from the Fair last year, donating £500. This year our Grand Raffle will be split 50:50 with the Food Bank, and other charities will also benefit from stalls at the Fair.
Refreshments are available and St Thomas’s Primary School will sing carols. We invite people to come along and choose their gifts, have fun, meet friends and craftspeople, enjoy the refreshments (and wine) and the entertainment.
Entry £1 adults, children free.