Vygon Christmas Fayre

The Vygon Christmas Fayre returns to the Pierre Simonet Building in Blunsdon Saint Andrew on Thursday 3 December, bringing back the festive shopping and local stalls that first went down well in 2024. It's a day that pulls together local businesses, community groups and residents for a bit of early December browsing, with seasonal refreshments on the go throughout.

On the stalls, you'll find a mix of returning favourites and new exhibitors, with unique Christmas gifts, handmade crafts and festive treats to pick through. It's the kind of place where you can sort your shopping and have a proper look around at the same time, rather than rushing through a high street. Andria Thomas, Head of People and Culture at Vygon UK, describes it as a fantastic opportunity to support local businesses while raising money for organisations that make a real difference in the community.

That fundraising is where the day really sits. Entry is free, and the money is raised through stallholder bookings, raffle tickets and the festive refreshments on sale — mulled wine and hot chocolate among them. This year, the proceeds go to Swindon Foodbank, The Scouts and STEPS, so whatever you spend on a drink or a raffle ticket goes back into the local area.

It's a straightforward one to get to: the fayre is at the Pierre Simonet Building in Blunsdon Saint Andrew, with free on-site parking available. Entry is free, and the fundraising comes from the stalls, the raffle and the refreshments on the day.