The greatly anticipated Christmas Fair run by the Tathra Hospital Auxiliary was so popular, they had people waiting at the entry before it even began.
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The fair kicked off at 10am on Saturday, December 4, at the Green Shed in Tathra, opposite the Tathra Surf Life Saving Club.
No rain or wind could deter the volunteers, who had come fully prepared with gazebos set over every table.
The relishes, jams and baked goods at the fair were so popular that the loaded tables were sold out in under two hours.
"They were waiting at the gate to get in before 10 o'clock and it was quite crowded for the first hour and a half," president of the Tathra Hospital Auxiliary Mary Bates said.
Ms Bates said that the fair remained busy all morning as people came and went, and that overall there had been a good turnout.
The range of handmade goods, gifts and pre-loved items on display ranged from baked goods and craft items, to Christmas decorations, second-hand books, CDs and DVDs and plants.
There was also a sausage sizzle, a high tea and the popular sale of raffle tickets.
All the funds raised at the markets will be used to purchase much needed equipment for the South East Regional Hospital.
The volunteers of the Tathra Hospital Auxiliary said they were pleasantly surprised by the support from the local community.
"It's been really lovely getting the support from community to get it going," Ms Bates said.
The markets received a special visit by patron and life member of the Tathra Hospital Auxiliary, Barbara Law and her husband Noel.
The couple came in, greeted the ladies, sat down for tea and were very happy to see the turnout for the event.
Inside the Green Shed auxiliary volunteers had created a seasonal themed space, draped with an emerald blue backdrop and hanging fairy lights.
Underneath the decorations, members of the community enjoyed scones and tea in beautiful floral tea sets.
The Tathra Hospital Auxiliary volunteers also received help from volunteers of the Bega Hospital Auxiliary on the day.
"Everyone pulled in together, especially the Bega Hospital Auxiliary ladies, who came in to help us," Ms Bates said.
Amandine Ahrens
I've grown up in the Bega Valley and I'm a regional daily news reporter on the Far South Coast of NSW. Got a story? Get in touch: 0436 426 843 or email amandine.ahrens@austcommunitymedia.com.au
I've grown up in the Bega Valley and I'm a regional daily news reporter on the Far South Coast of NSW. Got a story? Get in touch: 0436 426 843 or email amandine.ahrens@austcommunitymedia.com.au
