For Immediate Release
Christmas Fair at New College Durham
St Cuthbert’s Hospice Christmas Fair returns on Saturday 23rd November 2024 at New College Durham, DH1 5ES. Open from 11am – 4pm with over 40 stalls, the event is free to attend, with entry by donation raising money for the Hospice in Durham.
The event is a much-loved staple in the calendar for many in the run up to Christmas. This year will see the hospice launch it’s fair in its biggest venue yet, after it’s recent success welcoming hundreds of supporters.
There will be a Santa’s Grotto, priced at £5 per child, as well as fundraising stalls including retail items from the Hospice’s 9 charity shops, Christmas cards, Hospice 2025 Calendar, raffle, teddy tombola and bottle and chocolate tombola.
There are also expected to be over 40 stallholders, who are local businesses from around the region. Rock Choir North East will also be performing a medley of festive songs throughout the day.
Alison Maynard, Deputy Principle at New College Durham said:
“New College Durham is proud to be part of the St Cuthbert’s Christmas Fair, spreading joy throughout the community while raising essential funds for an incredible cause”.
New College Durham has plentiful free parking, as well as being on local bus routes.
Event Details
Where:
New College Durham Campus (Framwellgate Moor), DH1 5ES
When:
Saturday 23rd November 2024
Cost
Entry by donation
Timings
11am - 4pm
Parking
Free / Disabled Parking Bays Available
Santa's GrottoFor more information, please visit www.stcuthbertshospice.com/events/christmas-fair
(L-R) Community and Events Manager Jade McArdle, New College Durham Deputy Principal Alison Maynard and Community Fundraiser Erin Wright with festive friends!
Ends
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ABOUT
St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham is a registered charity. Whilst the NHS meets some of the running costs through local Commissioning Groups, a further £2.5 million must be raised per year by the hospice to run the services, with much of the money coming from local events and fundraising activities. St Cuthbert’s Hospice opened in 1988 and provides care for people with life-limiting conditions, people approaching the end of life and people who are bereaved. This care and support is extended to family members and carers.
The In-Patient Unit, which opened in 2006 following a public appeal, allows the Hospice to offer 24-hour care for people living in Durham and the surrounding areas. There are 10 bedrooms which provide individualised care planned to support the total wellbeing of each person, taking into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. It provides holistic care for patients with life-limiting illness.