May I thank all the people who supported the Devizes Lions Club Christmas Fair on Saturday.

It was a tremendous crowd and nearly all of the items donated so generously by the people of Devizes were sold.

More than 100 children took advantage of the event to have a private chat with Father Christmas.

The Lions Club had brought him to the town by barge the previous evening when he was welcomed by almost 400 people.

A total of more than £4,000 will be available from the Christmas fair and much of this will be distributed to charities in Devizes, by the Mayor, later this month.

The Devizes Lions Club are proud that their efforts will enable so many local good causes to benefit.

Doug Simpson

President, Devizes Lions Club

The Fairway

Devizes