Christmas fair held in aid of charities

A Christmas Fair was held at Hillsborough Village Centre on Saturday November 29, in aid of Action Medical Research NI, a charity helping sick babies and children, and Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA), which provides lifelong support for our Forces and their families.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Dec 2014, 13:00 BST
Mayor Andrew Ewing with Olivia Mallon, Ellie Nicol and Patrycja Paszewsha at the Christmas Fair at Hillsborough Village Centre. The fair helped raise funds for SSAFA and Action Medical Research. US1449-526cd Picture: Cliff DonaldsonMayor Andrew Ewing with Olivia Mallon, Ellie Nicol and Patrycja Paszewsha at the Christmas Fair at Hillsborough Village Centre. The fair helped raise funds for SSAFA and Action Medical Research. US1449-526cd Picture: Cliff Donaldson
Mayor Andrew Ewing with Olivia Mallon, Ellie Nicol and Patrycja Paszewsha at the Christmas Fair at Hillsborough Village Centre. The fair helped raise funds for SSAFA and Action Medical Research. US1449-526cd Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Over 30 stalls were packed with unusual Christmas present ideas and crafts.

There was also tea, coffee, homemade cakes and lunch served on the day.

Over £2000 was raised at the event, which will divided between the two charities.