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Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Fair at Chelmsford City Racecourse

07/11/2023 About 1 minute Share article:
Shoppers are due to descend on Chelmsford City Racecourse for the return of Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Christmas Gift and Food Fair on Sunday 26th November 2023!

The Fair is one of the region’s biggest and best Christmas shopping events in Essex, showcasing over 100 small local businesses, with the majority from Essex and Suffolk. There will be an exciting variety of high-quality, unique gifts, decorations, crafts and festive foods to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Head of Fundraising and Marketing Zoe Jay said; “We always ensure a wide variety of different stalls, from homemade crafts, food stalls, Christmas gifts, toys, unique gifts for men, women and children, personalised items from local designers, boutiques and bespoke craftsmen. We always limit the number of stalls selling items of similar genres to ensure happy shoppers and successful sellers.

Alongside the shopping stands, there will be a range of popular food and drink stalls, serving up alcoholic beverages including festive hot drinks and mulled wine”.

Ticket prices:

Adults: £6 per person
Concessions: £5 per person
Children 5-16: £1
Family Ticket: £12 (2 Adults & 3 Children)

You can buy purchase your tickets here, or alternatively you can pay on the day.
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Chelmsford City Racecourse Christmas Gift and Food Fair Zoe Jay

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