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Rector's Notice of Departure

Dearest parishioners,

After five very wonderful years in your midst, it is time for me to leave these parishes, beautifully tucked under the South Downs. During the May half-term, our family will say goodbye to you—our friends and neighbours—and to our home at Cocking Rectory.

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We have over 50 stalls of fabulous gifts and foodie treats- all our stallholders are independent boutique brands, carefully curated so you can find affordable gifts for all your family and friends. Stalls include Fino Olive Oil, Pinkster Gin, Tariette French food and gifts, Noble & Stace chocolate, Daltons England, Solo Jewellery, Marsden Fudge, Chic Cuisine, Pittch Socks, Enchanted Trees, Sports Channel shop, Our Potting Shed,  Wicked Candles, India Home Store, Black Mountain Smokery, Crash Bang Kids and lots, lots more.....
And remember, all profit goes to charity including 10% of everything you spend with our stallholders so this year shop-to donate when you buy your Christmas gifts.

£7 entry includes tea/coffee and a mince pie. We also serve a light lunch of homemade soup and a roll.

The charities supported by the Fair are Watoto Trust (educating impoverished children and young adults in Kenya), The Rosemary Foundation (hospice at home service in Petersfield) and St Catherine’s Building Fund (maintaining an ancient Downland church).

Find out more on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Watotochristmasfair/ or follow us on Instagram @watototrust