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Time to get crafty as grotto offers weekend welcome

By Neil Speight 28th Nov 2019

Local News

Local News by Neil Speight 28th Nov 2019

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RESIDENTS in South Ockendon will be able to get down to the grotto this weekend and meet Santa.

The South Ockendon Centre community hub on Derry Avenue will play host to a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday (30 November).

Part of the centre will be given over to a grotto, where children can meet Santa. The cost is £3.

The event will run from 11am to 3pm.

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