WITNEY’S 10th Christmas bazaar got residents into the festive spirit at the High Street Methodist Church.

The day, organised by two of Witney’s churches, St Mary’s and High Street Methodist, was opened by the Rev Melanie Reed.

On Saturday there were stalls selling homemade crafts, refreshments, as well as live music from St Mary’s Church choir, pianist Dennis Bishop and the Blake Primary School choir.

Rev Reed’s daughter Rebecca played the role of Tinkerbell to bring some magic to the event, travelling between the churches in an open top vintage car to start the day.

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The 23-year-old said: “It was very cold but really good fun.

“We were just trying to get people involved and come along to the day.

“During the bazaar I stayed in our grotto with Father Christmas and there was a steady stream of children all day, which was really good.

“It was the first time I’ve taken part and it was really lovely.

“It’s a great way to cement the relationship between the churches and the town.”

Takings from the day will be divided between the Church Missions Society, Methodist Relief and development fund All You Can and Witney youth charity Base 33.

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