Festive fun at Christmas Fair

The Bluebell Ridge cat re-homing centre's, annual Christmas Fair, attracted a record number of visitors of all ages and raised £1,270 for the charity.
June Griggs and Margaret Gaye with scrummy cupcakes at the Bluebell Ridge Christmas Fair SUS-170512-132700001June Griggs and Margaret Gaye with scrummy cupcakes at the Bluebell Ridge Christmas Fair SUS-170512-132700001
June Griggs and Margaret Gaye with scrummy cupcakes at the Bluebell Ridge Christmas Fair SUS-170512-132700001

The event, held on Sunday, December 3, was packed with festive fun including stalls, gifts, homemade treats and face-painting.

Carol singing was kindly provided by Friends Unlimited and visitors also had the opportunity to purchase tickets for the charity’s grand Christmas raffle, which has a first prize of a hamper valued at £150.

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Along with enjoying the festivities, visitors had the chance to visit the cats that are looking for their furrever homes.

Face painting fun at the Bluebell Ridge Christmas Fair SUS-170512-132716001Face painting fun at the Bluebell Ridge Christmas Fair SUS-170512-132716001
Face painting fun at the Bluebell Ridge Christmas Fair SUS-170512-132716001

Bluebell Ridge manager, Myra Grove says the cats currently in their care drew a lot of interest and three moggies have possibly been found new homes. “We are extremely grateful to everyone who came along and made the day a great success,” she said. “The Christmas Fair raised a brilliant £1,270.

“Thank you also to Friends Unlimited for their wonderful Carol singing.”

Raffle tickets are still available for the grand Christmas raffle and can be purchased at the Bluebell Ridge Centre, Chowns Hill, Hastings.

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Bluebell Ridge is owned and operated by the Sussex East and Hastings branch of the RSPCA. It is a separate charity within the national body and is entirely self-financing. Each year the branch has to raise more than £150,000 to keep the cattery open. Last year they helped to rescue and rehome over 200 animals in Hastings and Rother.

For more information, or to view the cats needing a home, visit: www.bluebellridge.org.uk