AN ANNUAL fair has raised more than £32,000 to support a school for children with disabilities.
The two-day Dummer Village Fair earlier this month saw nearly 1,000 shoppers attend, buying from a selection of artisan and independent businesses, ranging from crafts to food, clothing and gifts.
All the money raised was donated to the Treloar Trust which runs a school and college for severely disabled children and young people in Holybourne.
Jon Colville, director of fundraising at Treloar’s said: “An event like this takes many months of planning so we have to give huge thanks to the committee, who not only planned and managed the event but worked so hard on the day.
“Thanks also to our sponsor Savills and their team who greeted everyone at the entrance, then the legion of hard working, loyal volunteers, the Friends of Treloar’s, our SAP volunteers and everyone at the Dummer Cricket Centre who made the event possible.
"I don’t want to miss the Treloar team either who parked their normal work routine to help on the day. All the profits are invested in our young people so a wonderful and slightly different way of raising money for Treloar’s. We are very grateful to everyone who supported the even.”
Plans are already in place for next years event. For more details contact dummerfair@treloar.org.uk.
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