Autumn Fair raises over £1,200 for St Andrew's, Dearnley

Date published: 13 November 2018


The Autumn Fair at St Andrew's, Dearnley which was held in Church raised the fantastic sum of more than £1,200 for church funds on Saturday 10 November.

It was opened jointly by a choir from the St Andrew's Primary School and by Councillor Ashley Dearnley, who has been attending St Andrew's all his life.

Councillor Ashley Dearnley

Rev Rachel Battershell said: “It was a magnificent effort by all concerned. Heartfelt thanks to everyone.

“The annual Autumn Fair is the church's main fund-raiser each year and the money raised is an essential contribution to the costs of keeping St Andrew's functioning.

Autumn Fair St Andrew's, Dearnley

Councillor Dearnley said: "Not only is the success of the event essential for St Andrew's, but also for the various community groups that meet there and use the parish room as their base.”

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