FATHER Christmas made an early visit to Delabole recently, at the annual St John's Church Christmas bazaar.

Over 80 eager children went along to pay him a visit in his decorated Grotto taking with them a list of presents which hopefully will make their dreams come true on Christmas morning.

A bazaar spokesperson said: "The bazaar was a great success with all the stallholders doing a brisk trade on Christmas gifts and not forgetting the ladies that worked non-stop in the kitchen providing refreshments which managed to raise over £65."

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