The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Angels will glow at hospice fair
Sponsors can have their name in lights
A new Christmas Fair will be hosted at Thorpe Hall Hospice with brilliantly lit angel statues representing the hard work of its Sue Ryder nurses. New f or 2016, the Angel Christmas Fair, founded by LadyVictoriaLeatham, will be heldatThorpeHallonDecember 3 and4, with morethan50 stalls already confirmed.
All proceeds will go to Sue Ryder, which provides palliative care at the hospice in Peterborough.
To give the event the wow factor, businesses are being asked to sponsor wicker angels that are between 120cm and 180cm i n height and which will be lit up throughout the event.
LynneDawson, spokesman for the organising committee, said: “Palliative careis vital for patientsandtheirfamiliesand the Angel Christmas Fair will help to boost the funds available for patients, sothey’re able to beat homethisChristmas.”
Sponsors of the angels will be invited to attend a champagne reception on December2from6pmsotheycansee theircompany’snameinlights with their sponsored angel.
The event has already gained support from lead sponsors Remark, Peterborough City Council, Waitrose, John Lewis and sponsors of the first angel, The George Hotel in Stamford.
Additional tickets to the champagne reception will also be available at £25 per personfor anyonewhowouldlike a preview of the crafts, foods and gifts on offer.
Not only will you be able to pick up some original and in- teresting presents, youwill be able to sip on champagne donated by Hambleton Hall and samplefood madebytalented chef BevanFlemingfromLudlow, who will be catering for the party.
Lady Victoria said: “This is becoming a proper community event. It is a chance for people to come together and show support for our fantastic local hospice, but also to have fun and enjoy some unbeatable shopping in aid of a great cause.”
Thefair will beopentoeveryone on December 3 and 4 from 10am - 4pm. Entry costs £5 per person.
Other sponsorship opportunities are also available. For moreinformation, to sponsor anangelortobuyticketstothe champagne reception, e-mail victoria.leatham@me.com Lady