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8 Hunstanton Town & Around November 2016 Tel: 01485 533422 email: editor@townandaround.net

HUNSTANTON FARMERS’ MARKET Shoe boxes filled with Christmas joy

Saturday 24th September was a big day for Hunstanton as it was the
launch of Hunstanton Farmers’ Market, which was held at St Edmunds
Church. Stands were positioned on the grass outside as well as inside
the church, where refreshments were also served.
There was a wonderful selection of stands, all independent busi-
nesses, selling products including various types of scones, cakes
(including gluten free), pork pies with a Chinese twist, a Tea Master
with a selection of teas (including Chocolate Tea!), handmade choco-
late and fudge, award winning chutneys, preserves, fresh fruit and veg-
etables, meat rubs, balsamic dressings, and venison meat – many visi-
tors and local residents enjoyed a venison burger or sausage in a roll,
which were being cooked and served on the day. Many people com-
mented on how much they liked seeing so many people enjoying them-
selves inside the church, admiring the building, and sitting at the tables
chatting with friends over a cup of tea a cake. There was a real buzz
about the place.
The event was well supported by local residents and visitors and
there was a great atmosphere. The stand holders were also a lovely
group of people, many of whom have already confirmed that they are The Andrews’ family donned their aprons and set out a delicious array
returning. of cakes and buns as local people arrived at St Edmund’s Church Hall
on 8th October with items to make up shoe boxes full of gifts for
Operation Christmas Child.
Since 1990, more than 124 million boys and girls in over 150 coun-
tries have received shoebox gifts and in its 15th year of operation in the
town, this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Appeal got off to a great start at the
annual coffee morning at St Edmund’s Church as shoeboxes full of toys
were piled high in the church hall.
A raffle, guess the weight of the cake and funds raised from the cake
sale added £447.90 to this year’s appeal.
Picture: Stephen Andrews holding his granddaughter Aurora sur-
rounded by the extended Andrews family and Assistant Priest Fr James
Monro at St Edmund’s Church Hunstanton.

Hunstanton Farmers’ Market will take place on the last Saturday of
every month except for December, January and February; forward
dates are Saturday 29th October and Saturday 26th November. In the
event of poor weather conditions more stands will be located inside the
church.
Information regarding the dates and which stands will be there can
be found on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hunstanton-
farmersmarket. If you are interested in having a stand please message
them via the Facebook page or email
hunstantonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.