Easter Fayre

Story & photos: Seema Ghazal

Just before Easter there was a fayre at the Vestry Hall where lots of people ran stalls for charity to raise money for the Burngreave Library.

Margaret from Burngreave Tenants’ and Residents’ Association was in charge of this event. The event was a bit quiet to begin with, however, after the car park became full, many people peeked in to see exactly what was happening.

A lady called Marjorie was in charge of a stall which was full of cards and jewellery: “It normally takes half an hour to make a very basic card however it takes an hour to make a detailed one. I make custom jewellery, out of buttons, copper metals and so on. I used to make embroidered badges which are personalised, I now print them on hand towels and bath towels. I see it as a hobby rather than an occupation, I like to make jewellery during the weekend and keep what I make for events.”

There was also a variety of food from a range of different cultures. A lady called Mona had a wide range of Persian food:

“I make them at the weekend and store them for the next day. My kids like to come and help me decorate the food. I have a range of sweet and savoury foods: Almond fingers, caramel cupcakes, pakoras, and samosas.”

To find out more about events like these, contact Burngreave TARA burngreavetara@gmail.com