THE St Lawrence Church Christmas fair attracted a good turnout of festive folk and raised £1,250 for parish funds.

Open by Alton mayor Pam Jones, the fair on December 12 offered a wide range of festive stalls, with special support from Sainsbury’s, M&S, and the Co-op.

Cash raised will help support the running of the Parish of the Resurrection, which covers St Lawrence, All Saints, St Peter’s in Beech and the Holy Rood at Holybourne, and in particular outreach services such as the Anna Chaplain for the elderly and the Alton College Chaplain.