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Joy as Christmas cracker raises funds for Yaxley and Mellis Preschool




A village preschool raised hundreds of pounds at the weekend with a Christmas craft fair.

Yaxley and Mellis Preschool, which held the event at Mellis School Hall, saw people young and old join in the festive fun.

Jess Southey, deputy manager of the preschool, which has 30 children, said the day had been a success.

Lydia Logan and Hannah Sinclair. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Lydia Logan and Hannah Sinclair. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Maisie Bennett of Vicky’s Crafts. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Maisie Bennett of Vicky’s Crafts. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Leolie Lessware. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Leolie Lessware. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Charlotte Bloomfield and Harry Sinclair. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Charlotte Bloomfield and Harry Sinclair. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Daisy Potter. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Daisy Potter. Picture: Mark Bullimore

“It went really well and raised £470 for the preschool, which we are so pleased with,” she said.

“We have had parents and the local community help us to reach that figure, which has been lovely.”

Not only did the Christmas fair have craft stalls, it also had a tombola, a raffle and a cake stall filled with tasty treats.

Members of the pre-School team – Lydia Logan, Hannah Sinclair, Charlotte Bloomfield, Kaitlin Musk, Jess Southey and Julie Lanchester with the tombola. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Members of the pre-School team – Lydia Logan, Hannah Sinclair, Charlotte Bloomfield, Kaitlin Musk, Jess Southey and Julie Lanchester with the tombola. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Olivia and Josh Wilby trying the lucky dip. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Olivia and Josh Wilby trying the lucky dip. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Scarlett Young of One of a Kind. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Scarlett Young of One of a Kind. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Lily Gooderham. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Lily Gooderham. Picture: Mark Bullimore

The deputy manager added: “We would like to thank everyone for coming and being a part of the fair.

“As well as those that helped set it up and the stallholders, this money will really help us make Yaxley and Mellis Preschool even better.”

The money that was raised will go towards buying new furniture and a changing table for the preschool’s bathroom.



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