Festive fair in Somerset Park for baby home
The money raised from the stallholders’ fees goes towards the babies' medical expenses and nappies as well as school supplies for the children who are going to school, among other unexpected costs.
WITH the festive season on our doorstep and everyone on the hunt for Christmas and year-end thank-you gifts, there is one place you can find all of the above while supporting a worthy cause.
The fifth annual Somerset Park Christmas Market, in aid of Ray of Hope Babies’ Home, takes place at the Immanuel Church on November 29 and 30. With only a few vendor spaces available, patrons can expect to be spoilt for choice.
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Speaking to Northglen News, organiser and volunteer Sharon Moss said the fair is always well supported by the community, and it is expected that this year will be the same.
“We have a monthly market on the first Saturday of every month, and we round off the year with a two-day Christmas market such as this one. This market is indoors and will incorporate everything from home industry products to arts and crafts, gifts and much more. This would be the ideal time to purchase Christmas gifts and year-end thank-you gifts for teachers and staff as well as your Secret Santa gifts,” said Moss.
Each year, Moss is joined by Dawn Buxton, another organiser of the fair, and Jane van Rensburg who handles the bookstore.
“We receive book donations throughout the year, so for this market, in particular, we will have a range of books that will be most ideal as gifts. There are also crockery and dinnerware items that will be on sale,” said Moss.
Patrons can expect Christmas cakes and treats, books, candles, clothing, juice, arts and crafts, teachers’ gifts, pesto, jams, pickles, waffles, home bakes, toys, novelty household items, table runners and much more.
“By coming to the fair, you will be helping a small business, as well as the Ray of Hope Babies’ Home, which houses abandoned babies until they are re-united with family or are adopted,” said Moss.
The event is free for the public to enter on both days. It is open from 14:00 to 19:00 on the Friday and 09:00 to 14:00 on the Saturday.
For more information, contact Moss on 072 421 9855.
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