Hetton Town Council has launched the festive season with a Christmas Fayre and attractions at The Hetton Centre on 1 December.
Special guests Community Champion Award winners Thomas Hackett (11) and Marie Ashforth officially opened the event and were welcomed by Town Mayor Cllr Dave Geddis.
Community Champions Marie Ashforth and Thomas Hackett with Town Mayor Cllr Dave Geddis at the Christmas Fayre opening
The event featured a range of stalls selling Christmas goods, with entertainment from local choirs and brass band. Free craft activities for children were also on offer.
Thomas said “ I’m very happy to have been asked to open the fayre”.
Marie added “The event was very busy and everyone enjoyed themselves.”
Cllr Dave Geddis said “We’re grateful to Father Christmas for taking the time to call at Hetton during this busy period, and local children were delighted to meet him.”
Cllr Donna Thomas, Events Committee chairman commented ”The Christmas event provided by the Town Council for the local community has been well attended, especially in view of the snowy weather conditions”.
Hetton Town Council has its home at The Hetton Centre and is pleased to have again been able to make use of the facilities on offer.
