A word or two of thanks…
Just a little note to thank you for having me this year at the Christmas event. Although my sales weren’t high it was fantastic for me as a new business in terms of networking and experience. I was pleased to also be able to raise a small contribution to the Macmillan charity. Thank you to […]
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FESTIVE FAIR RAISES VITAL FUNDS
£64,000 raised to help cancer patients in Cornwall As Macmillan continues to expand its essential services within Cornwall, the 2017 Cornwall Macmillan Christmas Fair held at Eden Project earlier this month/last month has raised a record-breaking £64,000 to directly support Cornwall’s cancer patients. Organised by a team of volunteers, with the support of the Eden […]
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WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE GINSTERS FOOD HALL
In the Food Hall, kindly sponsored by Ginsters of Cornwall, visitors will discover a range of food and drink stalls including spirits from the Juniper Gin Club and Revolver Rum, as well as artisan fudge, brittle and honeycomb from Buttermilk, small batch bean-to-bar chocolate from ethical Cornish chocolate producer Chocolarder and festive cakes from Mrs […]
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We did it again!
All records were broken at the 2016 Macmillan Christmas Fair, so generously hosted once again by Eden. “This is the biggest amount we have raised in the event’s history,” explains Committee Co-Chairman Jane Hartley. “Since the Fair was first launched 25 years ago by our President Lady Mary Holborow, we have now raised in excess […]
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You would have to be a mug not to…
This is our first time at Eden, we would be a mug not to support such a worthy cause!
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A stunningly chic Winter look for 2016
Agapanthus silk scarves and other delicious wearables are made in Kuwait where I live, and where the beautiful materials I use are sourced. New this year are silk-lined wool tops that are light and warm and can be casual or dressed up (see pic). Team one with an exquisite silk scarf and wristfuls of silk […]
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What’s on the menu?
Aside from the Christmas shopping Fair-goers will be treated to a sumptuous menu of local produce. Those attending the Preview & Shopping Evening can look forward to either daube of Cornish beef Provençale or Moroccan-style chickpea stew, accompanied by a selection of delicious sides including Eden-baked focaccia with sea salt and rosemary. This will be […]
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She Sells Sea Shells
The Cornwall Macmillan Christmas Fair is one of the highlights of the festive season for Emily Nott-Bower and She Sells Seashells jewellery. Emily has had a stall at this event for the last three years and is really looking forward to returning to Eden this November. Emily says “This is my favourite fair to do […]
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Meet the Macmillan Christmas Team: Caroline Tetley
Not only have our committee members given their time, passion and skills to Macmillan Cornwall Christmas Fair, we’ve asked them to share some words about why they’ve gotten involved: Caroline Tetley – Former Chair I joined this vibrant team in 2000 and was chairman for eight years. It was the energy of the committee and […]
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