Otford Christmas Fayre - Saturday 23rd November 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
Important Update
22nd November
Unfortunately, the weather forecast for tomorrow is extremely unfavourable, with Storm Bert set to hit the UK. Despite these challenging conditions, we are committed to ensuring the Otford Christmas Fayre goes ahead. However, for everyone’s safety, we have decided to implement “Plan B”.
On the High Street
Polymer clay jewellery and accessories, and eco reusable sewn items
ApiaryLocal Wildflower honey from Twitton bees. Runny honey, beeswax candles, propolis tincture, raw bee bread.
Branching OutBranching Out are based in near Sevenoaks in Kent. All our products are manufactured here in the UK, all our products are our own, hand crafted and created to add something a little bit special to your flowerbeds, lawns & your garden areas in general.
Crafted by Charlotteclay jewellery, recyled utensils, hair items
Debbie Draws MapsIllustrated map prints, cards, tea towels, puzzles,
mugs and decorations.
Cards and prints. Illustrative and custom gifts.
The Felt ElephantHand sewn felt Christmas decorations.
Selling our Jonomade Classic, Jonomade Dolly’s Mix and Jonomade Nana’s Nip gin.
Handmade childrens’ paint your own craft kits.
Handmade wooden chopping boards, serving and Charcuterie boards, Christmas decorations & Nativity Sets, bird boxes and more.
Handmade jewellery and accessories.
ucklow Photography
owniesChristmas tree decorations made by the Brownies and our volunteers to include Christmas gonks, hats, button trees, button wreaths, stars and knitted crackers
Potter and HareEco household items and gifts, beeswax wraps, fabric gift wrap etc.
EmmaHandmade resin jewellery with fresh flowers. Snails
and keyrings. Plus door handles made with fresh
flowers
St Bartholomew’s ChurchSea glass, pebble and shell pictures and other seaside themed items. There will also be Christmas themed items. All of which have either been upcycled or recycled.
Whilst you’re wandering around the Fayre, keep an eye out for roving magician Robert Pound who will be performing tricks to amaze the young and not so young!
Look out for the Sevenoaks Players who will be walking around the village in Christmas Costumes entertaining visitors. They will also be performing songs from their Christmas Cabaret in the Club Room in the Memorial Hall at 11:15am, 12:30pm and again at 2:30pm.
Strawberry RoseHand made confectionary.
Stripy DoodlesIllustrations
Cards
Home and pet commissions
posters
Superfly SoapRange of handmade soaps, shampoos, conditioners, skin and haircare. Gift boxes and associated accessories such as loofahs, soap dishes, sponges. Small range of dog products (paw balm and shampoo).
Textile Creations by LuciaA delightful selection of unique tote bags and cushions all made with found and vintage fabrics.
Candles, diffusers, room sprays and wax melts made with French essential oils.
The Crafty Zebra
Crocheted items: blankets, hats, scarves, wrist warmers, hair scrunchies, key rings, face scrubby sets, festive decorations
In the Player’s hall you’ll be able to buy a range of delicious homemade scones, gingerbread trees and cakes all baked by Tracey, along with tea, coffeed fruit juices and a range of canned drinks.
The hugely popular children’s entertainer Captain Fantastic will be performing in the Club Room at the Memorial Hall at 12 noon, 1:00pm and again at 2:00pm.
The Sevenoaks players will be performing songs from their upcoming Christmas Cabaret in the Players Hall in the Memorial Hall at 11:15am, 12:30pm and again at 2:30pm. They will alsobe walking around the village dressed as Christmas Characters entertaining visitors.
Carol Aston
Lino cut prints, greeting cards and coasters
Kaz Fitzpatrick Art
Hand painted glass/stainless steel jewellery, original acrylic fluid art. Hand painted ceramic baubles and printed cards
I hand make stoneware, wheel thrown pottery. Bowls, vases, pots, plates and objet d’art in my home studio in Keston. Everything I sell is made by me.
Elizabeth Norris JewellerySilver jewellery.
Suse Goodwin
White resin Christmas and other ornaments, white resin candle holder and candles, button trees, ribbon trees and Christmas cards. All items are home made.
Discover and own photographs from the original negatives of iconic artists and bands such as David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and The Jam from the 70’s, Duran Duran and Adam Ant from the 80′
s and Oasis and Take That from the 90’s performing on stage and out and about, taken by press photographers.
Locally roasted specialty coffee from the province of Yunnan. Uniquely delicious coffee from a sustainably driven local luxury brand.
Located in Otford, The Pink Kitchen is a boutique cake studio redefining the art of baking. On offer will be delicious cakes, brownies, cookies, flapjacks and marshmallows.
Food Outside the Memorial Hall
Feeling hungry, or fancy something to drink? Why not head along to the main carpark outside the Memorial Hall where you’ll find the Otford Scouts selling delicious German Sausages and Pretzels and the Tipple Tin Horse Box Bar who will have mulled wine, hot apple juice, hot chocolate and various cocktails on offer.
The Westerham Sea Cadets are now located at Chipstead sailing club and are in the process of changing their name to Sevenoaks Sea Cadets. It is an individual charity with local trustees, which sits under the Sea Cadet umbrella. It provides valuable life skills and access to numerous courses for 10 to 17 year olds. They meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 
We are excited to announce that The Bull will be joining in the fun as they are opening up their garden to accommodate several stallholders. Do
They will also be serving festive drinks as well as their Christmas menu. They are guaranteed to be extremely busy on the the day so if you want to secure a table, you can book in advance here.
Berry Willows
Items made in English Willow including baskets, Christmas decorations and wreaths, bird feeders, plant supports and lampshades.
Scarlett’s Christmas Decorations
Scarlett is a Girl Guid Ranger and belongs to Kemsing Rangers. As a member of Girl Guiding Rangers, she has been selected to participate in a trip to Kenya next summer where she will help the organisation build and install solar panels in villages where electricity is scarce. In order to go on the trip, she needs to raise £3000. To help her do this she has hand made and will be selling wooden Christmas decorations.
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Chilli Jam FactorySnowflake Crafts
Hand knitted Christmas chocolate covers, bunting, knitted Christmas decorations, seaglass pictures and gifts, picture prints, handmade bags and a selection of other handmade gifts.
Laura Trower DesignHand customised calligraphy Christmas decorations and baubles. Pre-made Christmas decorations with calligraphy including ceramic baubles and wooden discs. Christmas cards – watercolour and calligraphy. Hand painted story stones.
The Pot Emporium
Pots, tins and refurbished small furniture items.
Miss DotsHome made dog treats, cupcakes, woofs, pies, biscuits, bandanas and treats.
Wood Tec
Wooden bug houses, bee houses, bird boxes and tables. Hedgehog houses, bat boxes, plant shelf units, planters, small carved wooden insects and animals.
What's happening at Otford Library?
Staff and volunteers at the library will be entering into the spirit of the wonderful Otford Christmas Fayre by having special activities available. The library will be open from 10:00am – 2:00pm and between 10:30am – 12:30pm there will be opportunities to make Christmas cards, tree decorations, festive badges and a dancing snowman! There will also be a chance to get involved in a Rudolph and his reindeers treasure hunt. Fun games in ‘large form’ will be available such as Connect Four and Jenga. Of course books, with a seasonal theme, will be available to borrow. Please do pop in with your children on the day and join in the fun!
Welcome to our annual Christmas Market in the Church and Church Centre. Enjoy a hot cuppa, bacon buttie and cakes before browsing a range of gifts and goodies. Lots of fun children’s activities too! Our doors are open 10:30am – 2pm so there’s plenty of time to visit whilst enjoying the Otford Christmas Fayre around the village.
The HiStory Troupe (Alistair & Sue) will be in the Hope Room at the Memorial Hall with some of their puppets, including the globetrotting Dorothy Furkins, Secretary of St Peter’s in the Water Puppet Primary School to let folks know about their free downloadable app for Advent (That Advent Puppet Calendar).
Do come and chat to Dorothy and other members of staff. They may even let the ‘Puppet Man’ say hello!
All are welcome to come along to the Otford Methodist Church hall between 12 noon and 3pm to find out what’s going on for families. There will also be a bouncy castle for the children!
Come along to the club room to visit members of the Otford Evangelical Church who will be running special activities for children.