WELCOME TO THE EARLY, EARLY CHRISTMAS FAIR

WELCOME TO THE EARLY, EARLY CHRISTMAS FAIR 2019

Yes, we are back again, and I am so excited about the selection of stalls we have on offer this year. The Early, Early Christmas Fair is one of the first fairs on the circuit where the stalls are brimming over with fabulous, inspiring gifts and treats for everyone, including: delicious food items, fashion, personalised stationery, books, beauty products, pictures, stocking fillers; beautiful things for your home and garden; gifts for men, women, children and babies; and much more. With over 100 stalls, there really is something for every passion and every interest and with every purchase you make, 10% will go to the charity. Your purchases and your generosity help our soldiers and families when they need it most.

The Early, Early Christmas Fair could not happen without our hugely generous sponsors General Dynamics, Aspire Defence, KBR Aspire Defence, The Umbrella Bar Company. the Committee and volunteers, who have been so loyal to this cause and work so hard to ensure the continued success of this flagship annual event for the charity. I personally cannot thank all of you for your support

Caroline Cary

Fairs Organiser/Fund Raiser

01980 672337 (Preview Tickets and information)

WE ARE CELEBRATING

75 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THE ARMY FAMILY 

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity was formed in 1944, at the height of World War Two. Our purpose has not changed since that day: we exist to ensure that all soldiers, veterans and their immediate

families can live a life of independence and dignity.

While there is a British Army, there will be The Soldiers’ Charity.

“Thank you so much for inviting me to the Early, Early Christmas Fair. I enjoyed myself hugely and was delighted to have a chance to meet a number of your supporters and indeed fellow-shoppers. I came back laden with goodies for under the Christmas tree. You work tirelessly to bring the Fair to fruition year after year so thank you for all you do – The Soldiers’ Charity must be so grateful to you and your team for supporting them in this way.  I am honoured to be the Patron”.

Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton CSt.J

Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire

The 2019 Fair Dates and Times:

Tues 24 September 2pm – 6pm

  • Entry ticket: £5

Evening Reception

6.30pm–9.30pm (By ticket only)

  • £10.00 a head  – Glass of champagne & shop
  • £20.00 a head  – Glass of champagne supper & shop

Wed 25 September 9.30am – 4pm

  • Entry ticket: £5
  • Just £3.50 after 2pm
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Tuesday Evening

Champagne will be served at the Evening Reception from The Umbrella Bar

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Book Tickets

All tickets available to book online & be entered into our holiday prize draw

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Evening Reception

Come and join us for a special champagne reception and  shop at your leisure

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Stallholders

London shopping on your doorstep! Over 100 original and stunning stalls and a third new this year

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Sponsors

We would like to thank all our sponsors for their incredibly generous support

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Raffle

Prizes kindly donated by General Dynamics, Aspire Defence, Knight Frank & Sodexo

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Salisbury Carol Concert 2019

Friday 20th December 2019

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Blog

Latest news and updates for this year’s fair. Find us on social media and keep up to date

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We asked a few of our customers for some comments about the 2018 fair…

Wow what a fantastic fair – loved it – did all my shopping and had the most delicious lunch with my mother – brilliant fair – thank you.

Jojo Brooks – Berks

I have been to this fair every year but this year the food was exceptional – the best scones and coffee cake ever! Did load of shopping too.

H Sterling – Wilts

This is definitely among the top five Christmas Fairs in the South West

Sarah Lloyd – Dorset

Best show for Christmas ideas and shopping

Christine – Wilts

An excellent place to buy your Xmas presents

Poppy Wild – Somerset

Have visited the fair every year. A day to look forward to and enjoy and in aid of a very deserving cause.

Mary – Wilts

It is a lovely experience and great to meet old friends. This is excellent as a Pre-Christmas Event.

Mary-Anne – Devon

An excellent selection of stalls offering a wide choice of gifts for all

Fran – Wilts

So pleased to have helped in a small way; the EEC fair is a great institution and it’s annual contribution to the ABF Soldiers Charity is raised by a selfless, hardworking group, who together muster great enthusiasm for a wonderful event. Hope to help again’. Marc Allum & Lisa Lloyd.

Marc Allum and Lisa Lloyd

We love attending the EEC Christmas Fair as we are so well looked after, it’s such a brilliant charity and we have great fun!

Funky Bunch

I was really thrilled how well I did – my best year ever.  It is so special to be part of the fun and to see so many loyal customers who come specifically to buy from me is lovely.

Sparkles & Pearls

We loved the fair (spent far too much but there were some lovely stalls) and it was a pleasure to be associated with the event.

Beth Hartley

What a fabulous fair! Huge congrats! It was fabulous!

Bernadette Hewitt

What a fantastic fair it was! I was very impressed with the excellent and seamless organisation of the whole event and the great numbers of high quality visitors

Lesley Lockett

Wow what a fantastic fair this year, the stalls were outstanding and we had the most delicious lunch.  I left with bags of amazing presents and managed to get two pieces valued at the same time… what a fantastic addition this year – just loved it!

Catherine Green
Thank you so much for including Sherwood & Bailey …..What a beautifully run event you organise.  Great atmosphere and you looked after us all so well.
Lucy Sherwood

“Thank you so much for inviting me to the Early, Early Christmas Fair last night. Lovely company, a glass of champagne,  excellent curry supper & lots of shopping opportunities too! My girlfriends had a shopping spree and I do hope the 2 days raised lots of money for The Soldiers’ Charity”

Nicky Alberry DL, High Sheriff of Wiltshire
© 2017 ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420) and Scotland (SC039189)