On Saturday 12th July, St Andrew’s Church in Witchford opened its doors for another well-loved community craft fair – and not even soaring temperatures could keep visitors away.
With stalls spread across both the church and the church hall opposite, the event showcased an impressive variety of handmade and artisan goods. Visitors browsed jewellery, fairy gardens, hand-sewn gifts, decorative wreaths, woodturned items, ceramics, paintings and customised Jellycat bunnies. Church volunteers also sold homemade cakes, adding to the local flavour.
A creative last-minute idea saw organisers selling ice creams from the church porch – a welcome treat that tempted passers-by in the heat and kept spirits high.
There was something for everyone. Children enjoyed craft activities while the Witchford Drum Circle offered a chance for families to get hands-on with rhythm-making in a shady spot outside the church.
A particularly popular stall supported a local hedgehog rescue (formerly Heather’s Hedgehog Hostel), drawing attention from younger visitors eager to learn and contribute.
The raffle and tombola proved just as busy, with generous donations from local businesses, residents and stallholders. Refreshments were available all day, and many guests made the most of the churchyard’s peaceful setting while enjoying a cool-down with their ice cream.
Despite clashing with several other local events, the craft fair raised over £500 to support the church. Organisers are already looking ahead to the next one.
