A tabletop sale on November 17 raised a wonderful £173 for St Edmund's. This was a great result as it was the first time that St Edmund’s has run such an event. Congratulations – and thanks from all at St Edmund’s – to organizers Julie Norris and Maxine Legg.

The Christmas Bazaar at St Paul’s was a huge success. A phenomenal £2170 was raised. More people than ever turned out to support the event. The Beechcroft St Paul’s school choir were fantastic, as were the June Hornby Dancers. Lots of toys, books, plants, bric-a-brac, teas, cakes and sweets were sold. There were tombolas and draws and Father Christmas was the most popular person there.

Friends of St Augustines School, Hardy Avenue would like to invite you to their Christmas Fair on Friday November 30, starting at 3.15 til about 6.30. Refreshments, lots of stalls and Father Christmas has booked a slot in his diary for us as well. Any donations of bottles or prizes for our raffle or tombola stalls are very welcome at the school.

A busy weekend coming up in Wyke!

All Saints Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday December 1 from 12 noon to 3pm in the Memorial Hall. Join in the Festive Fun Tombola Craft Stall Teas and Coffees Jewellery Bottle stall Raffles White elephant cake stall games jams and pickles plus come and met Father Christmas. Also on Saturday afternoon, pop into Wyke Regis Pre-School nursery on Shrubbery Lane for some festive fun. Ho, ho, ho!

On Sunday December 2, from 2-5pm, Wyke Regis Junior School welcomes you to its Craft Fair from 2-5pm.

In Westham, on Sunday December 2, at 4pm, The Occasional Singers are set to entertain you with Music for Advent at St Paul’s Church. Share a mix of new and traditional music, accompanied by well-known local pianist Duncan Honeybourne. There’s also a chance for community carol singing. There’s no fee, but there will be a collection in aid of Save the Children.