Ye Olde Victorian Carol Singers strike a festive note at the Alexandra Park greenhouse.

All the fun of the Christmas fair at the Alexandra Park greenhouse

CHRISTMAS carols helped a seasonal fair go with a swing when a choir entertained visitors at the Alexandra Park Greenhouse community hub, an event which raised more than £670. Report by Lynda Foy, photos by Colin Foy.

Ye Olde Victorian Carol Singers sang popular songs at the Alexandra Park Greenhouse on Saturday (14 December) while shoppers browsed stalls selling children’s books, ceramics, toiletries, jewellery and plants. All the stall holders are based in Hastings or St Leonards.

The event raised more than £670 for greenhouse funds.

Ralph Hobbs buying ceramics from Natasha Elkins.

Hand-made crafts for sale included ceramics by Natasha Elkins, of British Nature Crafts, who has her own studio and kiln.

Juliette Goggin, of Handmade by Juliette, divides her time between product development and making her own toiletries, including soaps, body lotion, hand cream, and candles.

Children’s author Ed Boxall returned to the greenhouse with his books, greetings cards, prints and drawings after his story-telling session there at Halloween. His latest book, about a mouse called Umpkin, is selling well.

Danielle King, left, and Jordie Black, making the most of the Christmas shopping opportunities.

Jan Young, of Lather and Yarn, was selling hand-made soaps, deodorants, and flannels. Her stall included ceramics made by Judith Douglas.

Rachel Pearson was selling her own, hand-made, silver jewellery. Many of the pieces included items that she has found on the beach or on the banks of the River Thames.

Children’s activity books are Nina Chakrabarti’s speciality. The colourful books are made by the full-time designer and illustrator.

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