Sadly, the main part of the Christmas Fayre, in the square, was cancelled because of weather reports of high winds. Some of the stalls were accommodated inside shops - pottery in Gay on Wye, tea towels and prints in Eighteen Rabbit, and Artistraw Cider, Pobl Bakery, and some more pottery and perfumes in Chapters Restaurant. They were also selling their own Penodau Gin, distilled by Hay Distillery for them with their own botanicals.
The brass band, down to four hardy members, was standing by the Castle Gates, where the sound could reach all round the middle of town.
I didn't see the reindeer - I don't suppose they could make it due to the weather either.
The Castle was crammed full, on every floor, with the most marvellous things. Hand forged goods from keyrings to candlesticks, pottery, jewellery, olive oil and vinegar, prints, sheepskin waistcoats, crocheted shawls, decorative lanterns, and much more. I bought some wooden Christmas decorations from Laura at Bolgoed Crafts (a heart decorated with bees and sprigs of leaves) and Brittany Davies - she had a range of little shop fronts to hang up. I bought a Bookshop, of course.
The Fayre is on until 4pm - so I might go round again later!
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