A fantastic £15,000 raised from our Christmas Fayre

Thousands joined the festivities on Sunday 2nd December as we celebrated our annual Christmas Fayre in the heart of the community, raising a fantastic £15,000 for St John’s Hospice!

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Families and supporters of the Hospice indulged in delicious festive food, sweet treats and traditional funfair rides as local stallholders lined St John’s Wood High Street offering a wide selection of gifts, from children’s toys to handmade fashion. Children enjoyed meeting Father Christmas in our ever popular Santa’s grotto whilst others took a spin around our ice rink! The community enjoyed live music and performances throughout the day from local art groups and schools on stage.

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Fundraising Director Mark Thomas said, ‘We would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff, volunteers and families who came out to enjoy our Christmas Fayre and raise funds for our Hospice. Also a big thank you to our sponsors; Winkworth St John’s Wood, The St John’s Wood Society, Yasmeen Restaurant, City of Westminster Council, Total Chi Yoga, Kinleigh Folklard & Hayward and The Ivy St John’s Wood for your generous support.

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