IN PICTURES: All Saints Primary Fete is a big hit with families
Hundreds of people got into the festive spirit at All Saints Primary Christmas Fete.
There were more than 20 stalls, hot food and raffles at the fun fundraiser.
Shoppers were able to snap-up everything from home-made crafts and jewellery and they had a chance to win a hamper.
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro)
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Stacey Morrison chair of the Parent Voice Group who organised the event, said: "It went really well.
"There was a really good turnout, there must have been more 200 people and there was a busy spell just after 3pm.
"There were crafts and jewellery stalls and The Anchor (previously Man On!) took a stall too.
"There was an engraving service to personalise gifts and someone doing air tattoos. Santa was there too."
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro) The Parent Voice also has a stall with crafts and food and there was 50/50 chance to win money whereby people could put a £1 in an envelope and got the chance to win half of the total raised with the other half going to school funds.
Graham Smith, buyer for the group, said: "It was a really good atmosphere, we had Christmas music playing, everyone had a nice time.
"We got really positive feedback from stallholders who said that children were very well behaved and polite and were a credit to the school."
(Image: George Munro)
(Image: George Munro)
The group is run by Stacey, Graham, and secretary Ashley Ross and helpers.
The trio are still to tot up how much they raised at the fayre.
Stacey said: "We have a good school community of pupils, parents and staff and these events are an opportunity to invite the wider community into the school.
"We want to thank MP Martin McCluskey for re-posting the details of the fete and the Telegraph for the extra publicity."
Head teacher Lesley McCabe paid tribute to the Parent Voice, saying the group does a fantastic job and praised them for their hard work and commitment.
The group also want to thank all the local shops who donated raffle prizes including Premier Your Store in Sinclair Street and Premier Convenience Shop in Orchard Street, Jack and Remi's in Grosvenor Road, Harry's in East Crawford Street and 'the Strone' shop in Corlic Street.
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