In November 2013 High Levels W.I. visited the Country Life Magazine Christmas Fare at the Harrogate International Centre. Our coach left the Black Bull car park at 9am at full capacity on a bright & crisp morning & we arrived at our destination at approx. 10.30am.

just as Santa & his reindeer were also arriving, accompanied by his elves – an extra treat for us.

The show was very well attended as is usual & the array of stalls & exhibits was spectacular.

Everything was represented, from crafts to Christmas puddings.

We all enjoyed sampling the specialist cheeses, meats, wines, preserves, cakes, chocolates etc.

Lovely fashions, greetings cards, handbags, toys, Christmas decorations & jewellery was just a selection of the many different things on offer.

Everyone enjoyed a great day out & had the opportunity to visit the town shops & a Christmas Market as well.

Judging by the amount of parcels everyone brought back to the coach it was a resounding success & many of our members have requested a return trip to the 2014 event.