THE Friends of Bow School's Christmas Fair took place at the school from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, December 5 - and one person was very busy indeed.

Father Christmas and his helper with a young visitor with her gift at Bow School. AQ 9994
Father Christmas and his helper with a young visitor with her gift at Bow School. AQ 9994 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Father Christmas saw dozens of children during the evening in his grotto and everyone who saw him received a gift.

The queue to see him was long at certain times.

Children from Bow School Choir sang at the start of the event and there was a bumper raffle and refreshments.

Children could get creative and make festive decorations or make purchases from many other stalls.

Bow School Choir sang at the School’s Christmas Fair. AQ 9982
Bow School Choir sang at the School’s Christmas Fair. AQ 9982 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were photos and Christmas cards, lots of cakes and goodies to eat, the homemade fudge stall being a favourite, plus other seasonal treats.

Many craft stalls by local people also filled the school hall and this included jewellery and hand crafted items.

Julie Barns and Vivien Thomas sold knitted items, gem art cards and handmade felt animals at Bow School Fair. AQ 0006
Julie Barns and Vivien Thomas sold knitted items, gem art cards and handmade felt animals at Bow School Fair. AQ 0006 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

For the adults there was mulled wine and cider and hot chocolate.

Bow Bears After School Club sold items made by the children and staff.