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Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Christmas Fair is back at Chelmsford City Racecourse for 2019!

23/10/2019 About 1 minute Share article:
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity's Christmas Gift and Food Fair is back on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2019, and it's bigger and better than ever! Held in the fabulous grounds of Chelmsford City Racecourse, the fair will be showcasing independent retailers who will stock a variety of items including gifts, homeware, jewellery, art, books, toys, gourmet delights and much more.

Last year, over 4,000 shoppers flocked to Chelmsford City Racecourse for the 2018 Christmas Gift & Food Fair raising an incredible £28,000 for the charity!

Suzanne Watson, Fundraiser for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity said: "Following the huge success of last year, we're delighted to be hosting another fantastic Christmas Gift and Food Fair. We're bringing together an abundance of wonderful gift traders and food sellers so it really will be a great day out for the whole family."
The Fair is one of the region's biggest and best Christmas shopping events with independent retailers, who combined stocked a variety of items including gifts, homeware, jewellery, art, books, toys and much more."

Tickets available to purchase online or available on the door; £5 adults, £4 concessions, under 16's go free! Please note ticket purchases are CASH ONLY.

Poster attached.

To view the YouTube video of last year's event visit…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz3wPxpcc-Y&t=4s

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