Sunday 5th December saw Llys y Frân host their first craft fair, having only opened its doors in July, this was the first event organised by the staff at the Centre. With twenty stalls dotted around the centre, the festive atmosphere drew in visitors looking for unique Christmas gifts. Over 1200 people attended the fair and stallholders were over the moon with the fantastic turn out. Visitors were spoilt for choice with jewellery, candles, clothing, pet gifts cards, Christmas decorations, home décor and lots of exquisite crafts.
Emma Bourton from Rhosfach, who makes and sells jewellery said “I had a fantastic day, there was a tremendous turn out and visitors were extremely cooperative, wearing masks at all times. I’d like to thank the staff at the centre for their warm welcome and hard work – not just on the day, but the excellent organisation too. The new facilities at Llys Y Fran are absolutely awesome.”
Dogem Glass is a newly established business in Cardigan, selling fusion glass gifts. Owner Emma said “the footfall has been constant despite the weather, so it shows how well the day was advertised. As a newbie to the craft world, I have found some events quite difficult, but you have thought of everything and laid it out so well.”
Hilary Evans of Clarby Soaps was thrilled with the turn out and said “Thank you Llys Y Frân for hosting a fabulous Christmas Fair, we saw lots of visitors and were busy all day. The organisers kept everyone safe and stallholders had a great day.”
Manager Mark Hillary thanked stallholders for their support and for making the fair a huge success. He confirmed that Llys Y Frân will host more seasonal craft fairs in 2022 and plan to have a Christmas Fair that will take place over a few days during December 2022.
Llys Y Frân’s Lakeside Café was bustling with visitors enjoying the festive menu. The warming Welsh favourite ‘Cawl with cheese and bread’ sold out and the homemade festive sausage rolls were a huge hit with visitors. Kids couldn’t get enough of white hot chocolate snowman and bigger kids were spoilt for choice with gingerbread lattes, cinnamon roll cappuccinos and delicious Biscoffi.
The delicious winter menu along with warming hot drinks are available every day from 11am – 3pm. Enjoy one of the many walking trails around Llys Y Frân lake, then head back in the warm for a hot drink and snack. Browse the fantastic gift shop which has some unusual, high quality Christmas gift ideas.
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