Grange United Reform Church Christmas Fayre

Grange United Reformed Church is holding its annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7 November, with doors opening at 2.30pm. It's run by the church members themselves, so it's a proper community affair rather than a commercial market. The afternoon wraps up around 4.30pm, with the raffle drawn at 4pm, so if you're after the big prizes, you'll want to be there for that.

There's a good mix of things to look through. Alongside the charity stalls, you'll find independent ones selling handmade crafts, gifts, jewellery and festive goods—the kind of place to pick up something a bit more thoughtful than the usual high street fare. There's also a tombola, a children's lucky prize stall and a cuddly toy stall, so it works as a family outing as much as a shopping trip. For something to eat and drink, the church's Café Alive will be serving seasonal refreshments throughout the afternoon.

Getting there is straightforward if you're coming by bus: the venue is accessible via the Circuit Lane stop on the 26 route. The church is at Southcote Lane, Reading, RG30 3HD. Entry is 50p for adults and 20p for children, and it's cash only for both the door and all the stalls inside, so make sure you've got some coins on you before you head over.