NEW NSPCC FUNDRAISING EVENT

 Submitted by Steve Johnston 23rd Sept 2022



A MAJOR fundraising event has been unveiled to raise vital funds for Cumbria’s NSPCC charity.

The new Cumbria Fair will take place over two days on October 11-12 at The Garden At Eden, near Carlisle.

Its pop-up stalls will showcase many independent Cumbrian producers plus specialist goods from all over the country.

Cumbria Fair aims to build on the success of the previous Carlisle NSPCC Christmas Fair which raised many thousands of pounds for the children’s charity. The annual event had to be cancelled because of the Covid outbreak.

Juliet Westoll,  Cumbria Fair committee chair, said: “This brand new fair promises to be a truly wonderful event with many exciting pop-up shops from all over the country bought together for just two days, all under one fabulous roof.

“It is a chance to have a great day out with lovely food and drink and maybe even get your Christmas shopping done early.

“And behind this brand new event there’s a serious cause - raising vital funds for the NSPCC in Cumbria, supporting children and families.”

Sandra Jones, NSPCC community fundraising manager for Cumbria, said: “The last couple of years have been a real challenge for fundraising, so we’re delighted that Juliet Westoll and the committee have organised such a wonderful fair to support the NSPCC.

“This event is a fantastic chance for people to get a head start on their Christmas shopping while helping to raise money to support children and young people across Cumbria and the rest of the UK.”

Stalls at the Garden At Eden marquee, Crosby on Eden, will feature specialist food and drink, fashion, accessories, knitwear, artwork, flowers and plants, and more. 

NSPCC research shows that half a million children a year suffer abuse in the UK. The NSPCC helpline last year contacted agencies to investigate abuse and neglect concerns raised about  22,505 children – an average of 62 a day. More than two thirds of referrals were made about children aged nine and under.

:: Cumbria Fair opening times Tuesday, October 11, 12.30-8pm, and Wednesday, October 12, 10am-3pm. Admission £5 with free prize draw entry in aid of the NSPCC.





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