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Festive spirit at Amanzimtoti Methodist Church’s Christmas in July

Christmas came early for a second time in Amanzimtoti for a local church's fundraising market, themed around Christmas in July.

THE Fellowship Group of the Amanzimtoti Methodist Church hosted its much-loved Christmas in July flea market and tea garden on July 25, filling the morning with early festive spirit.

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The event entered its second year with much success and attracted cheerful community members, making for a wonderful turnout.

Fellowship members Freda Campbell, Jennifer Cronje and Hannie Viera managed the tea garden.

Cynthia Burmeister, of the church’s fellowship group, said a whopping 40 vendors offered a wide variety of delicious food and unique craft items.

Shirley, Emma and Josslyn Frank at their stall in the church.

“Christmas in July is organised annually by the fellowship group to raise funds for the charities they support throughout the year. The event continues to grow in popularity and community spirit. The fellowship group also successfully managed the tea garden, which was enjoyed by many visitors throughout the day. A heartfelt thank you is extended to everyone who attended, supported the stalls, and helped make this year’s Christmas in July Flea Market another memorable success,” said Burmeister.

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Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.

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