Volunteers get crafty in Market Drayton to help kitchen for the homeless
Craft items ranging from knitted items and jewellery to macrame and dog bandannas were for sale at a market town at the weekend, all to raise funds for a kitchen that helps the homeless and vulnerable.
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The craft fair at the Beacon Centre in Market Drayton was organised by fundraising stalwarts Lisa-Helen Jones and husband Darren.
Over the years, the pair have raised more than £15,000 for the Compassion Kitchen, which helps homeless and vulnerable people in Stoke-on-Trent.
The fair, which ran from 9am to 2pm, saw a steady-stream of people visit to see the arty wares.
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Lisa-Helen said: "We had all sorts on sale from cakes, knitted toys to a lady who makes jewellery from things she finds on the beach, animals and vases, and a lady who hand paints cards and pictures.
"We even had a lady that makes bandannas for dogs that have disabilities who brought along her dog Rosie, who proved very popular with everyone. And I do macrame, which is items made out of knotted rope."
She said she and her husband had been raising money for the Stoke-on-Trent charity for several years, and the craft fair was the latest in a range of events they have held.
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"It is something we have been raising money for for years. Over the years we must have raised between £15 and 16,000. We do everything from table top fairs in the garden to online raffles during lockdown."
She added that the craft fair brought in around £120 towards feeding the homeless and vulnerable.
"It all helps and every penny matters," added Mrs Jones.
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The next craft fair at the Beacon in Market Drayton is on May 27 same between 9am and 2pm.
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