The Abingdon Baptist Church Christmas Fayre was opened by Councillor Monica Lovatt, Deputy Chairman of the Vale of White Horse District Council.

The money raised will go towards the church development project that has raised over £400K from the required £650K.

One of the organisers, Jill, explained that this will see the pews removed, a new glass screen to make a larger welcome area, a new dias and cross and furnishings, and general revamp. Work is likely to happen in 2018, and they are still talking to one or two potential temporary homes while work is in progress.