PAX HILL care home residents, visitors and staff enjoyed a wonderful pre-Christmas shopping spree at a vintage Christmas bazaar.

Held in a heated marquee in Pax Hill’s courtyard at Bentley on November 27, there was a great atmosphere fuelled by the aroma of mulled wine and hot mince pies.

Hampshire Scouts provided entertainment with festive music from their band and carol singers from Alton U3A got everyone in the Christmas spirit with popular carols.

Pax Hill residents sold Christmas cards and decorations they made themselves and there were fantastic gift ideas displayed by stallholders who made the day a huge success.

Santa was on hand to hear what little people wanted for Christmas and hand out gifts, a magician entertained the crowds with unbelievable tricks, and Pax Hill’s “chef specials” quickly disappeared.

Margaret, who lives at Pax Hill, said: “I bought all my family presents at the bazaar. There were such good gifts on sale and I know they will be delighted with them. It was a lovely event and really got us into the festive season.”

This year, Pax Hill’s bazaar supported Eagle Radio’s Christmas toy appeal and the money raised will go toward gifts for needy children.