The annual NSPCC Christmas Fair at Castle Howard looks set to raise over £30,000 thanks to the help of local volunteers and businesses.

Jo Dale, NSPCC community fundraiser, said: “The Castle Howard Christmas Fair provides a wonderful shopping experience inside this amazing house and I would like to thank everyone who has continued to help out with this year’s fair including local businesses InBrand^® Software and Alphagraphics Leeds. The fair raises a phenomenal amount of money each year to help vulnerable and abused children across Yorkshire and the UK. It is made possible by the dedication and support of volunteers, businesses and the local community. I hope people take this opportunity to get a head start on their Christmas shopping and come along and support this great event.”

This popular Christmas Fair has been held regularly for the past eight years and hopes to attract over 1,200 vistitors this year.

Date of event: 6 November 2009. 9.30am-3.30pm

Venue: Castle Howard, near York

Ticket Price: Fair £7.00 (Children Under 13 are free)

There will be over 50 stalls selling a wide range of gifts for adults, teenagers and children, including: Toys and games, children’s books, jewellery, gardening and floral items, flowers, kitchenware, gentleman’s necessities, ladieswear, food and drink, and home accessories. There will also be a raffle offering the chance to win some great prizes.

For further information about the Fair or the Preview Evening, please contact Jo Dale, NSPCC Community Fundraising Manager on 01947 881 204 or email or email jdale@nspcc.org.uk.