Miles Grist, eight, with some items from his stall. Picture by Jennifer Burton
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INSPIRED by the wild west, St Helens Primary School held a Victorian-style Christmas fair.
Organised by the PTA to celebrate the school staying open under reorganisation plans, its hall was turned into a Victorian street, complete with toy, book and music shops.
All the helpers wore Victorian costumes and other features included a Victorian Christmas tree, fire place and Santa’s grotto, plus a host of craft stalls.
Families were invited to have their photographs taken in costume and the event raised £800, which will be used by the school to buy a new stage.
"We have a fair every year but this year the PTA wanted to do it on more of a grand scale and all the hard work paid off because it was a fantastic day," said headteacher Jane Loader.
Reporter: mattw@iwcpmail.co.uk
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