The first major event organised by Melanie Izon and the new committee of the Friends of Hawkes Farm was a resounding success.
Christmas Fair takings exceeded £2000, with final funds raised (after expenses) expected to be not much under that figure. The fair was opened by the Town Mayor (delegating for MP Charles Hendry, who was suffering with scarlet fever). Just before 2pm the queue stretched into Hawks Road and took over 40 minutes to pass through
the entrance.