RNLI family fun day in Astley Bridge on Sunday

Fundraising family fun day
Fundraising family fun day
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Artisan traders will be setting up their stalls at a family fun day this weekend.

Astley Bridge Cricket Club on Moss Bank Way will be hosting the event in aid of the RNLI, which this year marks its 200th anniversary.

There will be a number of stalls, selling clothing, crochet items, scents, candles, sweets and toys.

Taking place on Sunday, December 15, it has been organised by Sheila Taziker.

She said: " I make cards and crafts as well as having a RNLI specific stall as well. I have become also part of the RNLI One Crew as an official volunteer.

"I am holding a RNLI Family Fun Day from 12.30pm until 7pm.

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"There is a raffle for a specially made RNLI cake by Buttercream Dreams, Bolton, and games such as basket ball, target games so lots of fun too.

"It promises to be a great day and brilliant for those last minute gifts and stocking fillers."

Refreshments at the bar are also available.

Throughout December, Sheila is also taking part in the RNLI Reindeer Run .

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