Housebuilder supports Clandon Primary School Christmas Fair

The company, which is building new homes under its Countryside Homes brand at the Allium Park development in nearby Ripley, contributed the top prize for the raffle at the event.

Organised by Clandon Primary School’s PTFA (parent, teacher and friends association), the fair took place in the school playground on Friday 29 November and featured a variety of activities, attractions and stalls for children and parents to enjoy.

The £100 cash prize was one half of a £200 donation made by Vistry to the PTFA. The other £100 will be used as the top raffle prize at the school’s summer fair next year.

As well as the raffle, there were stalls and games such as a bottle tombola, facepainting, a Christmas tree lucky dip, a Santa hat hoopla, food and drinks and Christmas-themed crafts for the children to take part in.

Louise Bracewell, fundraising coordinator at Clandon Primary School PTFA, said: “Events like the Christmas fair are a vital part of our fundraising, as well as a nice way for pupils and parents to celebrate the festive season together. There was a really good turnout on the day and we were delighted to raise a good amount of money for our little school where funds are much needed.

“Having a great prize like this really encourages people to play the raffle and helps us to raise more money so we are very grateful to Vistry for their support with our fundraising efforts. The £100 was won by one of the school children and they could not believe it!”

Amber Bowley, regional sales director for Vistry Thames Valley, said: “When Louise from the PTFA approached us to ask if we would support their Christmas fair, we were more than happy to contribute.

“It is so important for us to build relationships within the local community and the fair is a fantastic way of bringing people together to spread some festive cheer. We’re delighted that event was a success and that our donation will also support the school’s summer fair next year.”

Vistry is building 220 homes under its Countryside Homes brand in the first phase at Allium Park, part of a wider planned scheme of more than 500 homes. The development is located on land off Portsmouth Road and Burnt Common Lane, Ripley.

For more information about Allium Park, visit https://www.countrysidehomes.com/