All the Fun of the Festive Fair

The Friends of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Chippenham held their annual Christmas Fair at the School.

Father Christmas was on hand to meet with hopeful boys and girls, all eager to tell him what they would like to receive this Christmas. Everyone tried their hands at the Chocolate and Bottle tombolas and various competitions, whilst younger visitors had a go at making angel decorations.

For the second year running, freshly cut Christmas trees were available for sale and the wonderful scent of pine added to the festive atmosphere. “We have done exceedingly well this year”, said Mr Paul Bayly, newly elected chairperson of the Friends. “We raised over £2000 for the school, which will be put towards the purchase of an interactive classroom whiteboard”.

A new addition to the traditional stalls was a fabulous chocolate fondue fountain. It proved very popular. Children and adults alike indulged in dipping marshmallows, strawberries and pineapple, getting thoroughly sticky in the process! “It’s just like in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” said one excited little girl.

Fiona Safrany