Last updated at 15:03, Thursday, 04 December 2008

PLEASE come along and support the fair at Wylam First School tonight, at 6pm. There will be a whole host of things for you to do – visit Santa, a bran tub, raffle, tombola, crazy sand and the wacky test tubes.

There will be loads of Christmas gift ideas, the Wylam calendar stall and a Secret Santa room where children can buy presents for their parents. Refreshments, such as mulled wine and mince pies, will also be served.

THE Wylam calendar has finally arrived featuring some lovely shots from our local amateur photographers, including the River Tyne, Wylam First School, Engine Dene and some fantastic landscapes scenes from around the village. You can get your copy from one of the shops in the village or at Wylam Nurseries.

AFTER your trip to Wylam First School Fair tonight, come and spend the rest of your money at the playgroup Christmas fayre tomorrow from 10am until 12.30pm at the Methodist centre. Entrance fee includes a hot mince pie and drink. Feast your eyes on local goods including jewellery, hats, plants, cards, ‘Keep it Local’ bags and calendars, as well as some home made produce, including cakes and sweets in addition to the regular Traidcraft stall.
The usual toy and book stall will be there alongside the raffle and soft toy tombola. A whole range of crafts for the children will be available, as will a trip to see Santa. He will also leave out his postbox for anyone who wants to post a letter to him.

ON WEDNESDAY, December 10, Men at Home will hear Robert Moon recall the inimitable Gracie Fields, and in the evening the women’s institute will be holding its Christmas get-together.

ON THURSDAY, December 11, the gardeners’ society will enjoy a demonstration entitled Living Christmas Cards as well as mince pies and mulled wine.

ON SATURDAY, December 15, at 7.30pm Wylam Film Club will be showing Once, starring Glen Hansard.  This film was a surprise hit at the box office, and winner of the world audience award at the Sundance Festival. It’s a refreshingly original, low budget, Irish musical about the developing relationship between a Dublin street busker and a Czech immigrant pianist. Bold, poignant and full of songwriting genius, Once is toe-tappingly good.

First published at 13:11, Thursday, 04 December 2008
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