Our very first Christmas Artisan Market in Devizes proved a festive hit, with the local community filling the venue with Christmas cheer in support of Julia's House.
Held at Braeside Education Centre on Sunday 16th November, the event raised more than £2,300 to help provide specialist care for seriously ill children and support for their families.
More than 30 local stallholders showcased their handcrafted gifts, festive treats and artisan creations.
One of the highlights was the sold-out wreath-making workshop, which proved to be a popular mother-daughter activity. Local supporter Stacey, gifted the workshop as an early Christmas surprise for her mum, Gill.
“We looked at a few wreath-making workshops and decided to go for this one because the money goes to the Julia's House charity,” Stacey says. “It's been nice to spend time doing something different together. We're going to a festive show later, so it's felt like a really Christmassy day!”
Julia’s House Fundraiser, Claudia Hazelton, says, “We were absolutely delighted with the response to our first Christmas Artisan Market. The atmosphere was full of warmth and festive joy, and it was wonderful to see so many people supporting the families cared for by Julia’s House. We couldn’t have made this event a success without the support of our event Sponsor, Kingstons Estate Agents, and our amazing volunteers and stallholders. Their commitment helped create a truly memorable day for the community and for Julia’s House.”
A special thank you also to Grist Environmental, Braeside Education Centre and Flowers & Twine, Tisbury, for their support.
More festive treats with Julia's House
To keep the festive spirit going, we're inviting everyone to explore our new Christmas collection available in our shops. The range includes beautiful Julia’s House Christmas cards, personalised tree decorations, calendars, diaries and notebooks — perfect for thoughtful gifting, while supporting local families.
And why not start your festive celebrations with a song at the Julia’s House Christmas Carols evenings in Swindon and Warminster?
The events will take place at Christ Church, Swindon, on Wednesday 10th December from 7pm, and at Minster Church of St Denys, Warminster, on Friday 19th December from 7pm. Enjoy timeless carols, heart-warming readings from Julia’s House families and staff, and performances from Everybody Sing Show Choir in Swindon and White Horse Opera in Warminster.
Tickets are available now at www.juliashouse.org/Carols2025, with mince pies and mulled wine included!
All funds raised will help Julia's House to provide our specialist care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their exhausted families, giving them all a chance to have the magical moments and memories every child and family deserves.
