THOUSANDS of pounds were raised at Tavistock parish church’s recent 48th annual Christmas Bazaar.

The bazaar was started 48 years ago by stallholder Ruby Ditcher, who still plays an active part. The day proved a huge success, increasing the Christmas Bazaar fund, which includes Friendly Fridays coffee mornings, by £5,730 towards church funds.

Organiser Barbara Miller said: ‘Ruby continues to be an active member of the church after 48 years and still contributes by running a stall. She is amazing and we cannot thank her enough.’

Thanks were also expressed to everyone who helped and attended.