Have your ‘elf a merry day out at Christmas fete
Families across the Black Country are being invited to jingle all the way to Walsall this December to experience the magic of Christmas in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice.
The Acorns Black Country Christmas Fete will be packed with stalls, games and seasonal treats and will be a budget-friendly way to kick-start the festive season while helping to support seriously ill children and their families.
There will be merry music, gift and craft stalls, toy sale bargains, and a special prize raffle - and one of the star attractions will be pony petting and feeding.
Families are also being encouraged to wear their best Christmas jumper for the chance to win a special prize.
The event takes place on Saturday, 6th December, from 10am to 3pm at Yew Tree and Tamebridge Community Centre. Entry is just £2 for adults and free for under 16s.
Emma Rolinson, Area Fundraiser for Acorns, said: “We’d love people to put on the best festive jumpers and come along for a fantastic, feel-good day out, while helping Acorns to provide vital care for local children and their families when they need it the most.
“Keep the little elves busy with Christmas crafts, letters to Santa, fun games, face painting and even a gift-wrapping station.”
She added: “As well as being your one-stop shop for sleigh-ing your Christmas shopping list and keeping the whole family entertained, it’ll be the perfect way to start your festive season.”
Get your tickets in advance and find out more by visiting acorns.org.uk/fete
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support for their families.
In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 780 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Children visit Acorns for rehabilitative respite, symptom management, emergency and end-of-life care.
This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.
Acorns needs more than £35,000 each day to provide its children's hospice care, with more than 70% of that amount coming generous donations and fundraising by the local community.
