And here’s the reason why….#CCC

Before I start, let me say I have drafted this post many times but haven’t really been able to articulate what it is I want to say but, with the very first Fabulous Frost Fair only 2 days away, I guess it’s now or never.

CANCER.

IT’S TIME TO CALL IT A DAY.

Cancer. It is a word spoken so often that I sometimes wonder if it has lost some of its shock value; people don a pink wig, hold a coffee morning and everyone gives generously because we all know someone who has experience of the horrid, indiscriminate disease. But, until it is knocking on your door, until it is telling someone you really, really love that they might not be here next Christmas or birthday or any drizzly Tuesday which would be lightened by their presence, until you are picturing a world without that very special person it can all be a little detached from your world. It was for me.

I watched the 3 minute documentaries and tutted at how sad it was that a mother might never get to see her children graduate or get married or simply grow up, I saw the adverts asking for £3.00 a month but it didn’t really, truly register until it was in my house, my family, my world.

That might make me selfish but it is how it was. And then it was my world, and it was our mum and it did truly register and it felt pretty terrifying to say the least.

Thankfully, our gorgeous mum is now fit and well and has been hugely supportive of this event. That is thanks to the work of AMAZING doctors and charities and researchers that work tirelessly to find a cure and to support patients and their families every single day that they’re battling this disease.

That’s not to say that there is a cure for everyone at the moment; some are living with and fighting cancer every single day and sadly, some people will still lose that fight. But, more people than ever are beating the disease and, the more funds we can raise to support CCC, the research they do and the patients that use the centre everyday, the better.

 

 

We are so grateful that our mum will celebrate Christmas with her grandchildren and our beautiful cousin will be a bride next year and it is all down to charities such as our chosen Charity, The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.

Cheers!

We want to help find a cure for all types of cancer and, whilst that won’t happen over night we want to help make the care and the facilities available in the region the best possible. Clatterbridge is renowned for its facilities and research, someone who has benefited from the centre this year, Chris Britton, who can’t speak highly enough of the support he received there:

During my Radiotherapy treatment it’s really brought home how amazing Clatterbridge is, even though us patients are going through the worst time imaginable, the place is filled with joking and laughter. Everyone is very supportive, like we’re all in this together. The staff really help too, they face each day with a smile on their face, providing the best care I could have hoped for.

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There is another, very important, part of the story though; what cancer and indeed any serious illness does teach us, is that every day is precious. There is no better time to tell your friends and family that you love them. There is no better time to pick up the phone, invite them out and spend time together.

The Fabulous Frost Fair is an opportunity for you to spend time with your friends and family;

Have a giggle, have a gossip and have a

GOOD TIME. 

Apologies for the slush.

We desperately want all families to be able to enjoy the festive season together which is why we will also have a Wirral Food Bank Donation Station at Hillbark for the whole weekend, it would be the cherry on top of this particularly gorgeous cake if we could deliver some luxuries to those who might otherwise go without. 

And, with that in mind we wanted to say a huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our friends and family that have put up with us working all hours, cancelling nights out and, frankly being dreadful friends and partners. We are sorry, we do love you and it has all been for a very good reason.

 

Come along, It’s what memories are made of! 

With all our Love,

The FFF Girls.

XxxX

 

 

Super Sunday for the whole family.

Can you believe that this time in 5 weeks we will be shutting the doors and stifling a sob (and probably a good few yawns!) having hosted the very first #FFF?

Over the last few weeks the interest in The Fabulous Frost Fair has really gone crazy; I’ve overheard people talking about it at yoga, I’ve had people tweeting for tickets and incredibly we have now had to turn away as many stall holders as we were able to book in. We are so sorry to everyone we had to refuse but the demand for space has been incredible. We are thrilled 😉

Right from the outset we have been determined to make this the best Christmas fair in the region and to achieve that aim we wanted to ensure we catered for the whole family.

For us that meant a stunning location, beautiful products that you can’t find on the high street, delicious food and drink and something to keep the littlies happy…who better to do that than the simply brilliant Creation Station and the totally terrific Celebration Tent?! 

 

That’s right, on Sunday we will have a dedicated crafting area hosted by The Creation Station as well as our very own super duper story tent outside thanks to The Celebration tent.

Everyone loves a cotton wool snowman 😉

 

 

Wrap up warm and listen to a Christmas tale or two!

These activities are TOTALLY FREE and, coupled with checking out our 43 amazing stalls, sampling some mulled wine and mince pies, cookies and cupcakes you couldn’t ask for a more perfect family day out…unless of course you added in Father Christmas to the mix…Yep, that’s right, he’s popping in too so I hope you’ve been nice and not naughty?!

In addition to all of that, we are offering 12 mini photo shoots so you are able to capture the perfect shot for your Christmas Cards…

Kayte has been a photographer for several years and recently we were lucky enough to experience one of her location shoots which was really excellent. Katye was lots of fun, put the girls at ease wonderfully and captured the personality of the girls perfectly.

I would absolutely recommend a session with Kayte, we loved our on location photoshoot (coincidentally in Roydon Park). Have a look at her website for more details and drop her a line if you have any questions.

Kayte has a stall at the fair which will allow you to have a look at her work, book location shoots or purchase gift vouchers which make excellent first Christmas gifts but, to be on the safe side, in terms weather over the Frost Fair weekend we’re focusing on studio shoots.

Kayte has put together a brilliant offer for visitors to The Fabulous Frost Fair but, places are limited so do drop her a line directly if you wish to reserve a spot for a mini photo-shoot to ensure the cutest ever Christmas cards- after all, non of us want to be responsible for this do we…

The mini photo shoots will be done in 20 minutes slots between 10am and 4pm and images will be fully edited and available to view within only a few days, that’s plenty of time to get Christmas presents sorted for the grandparents, aunties, uncles, infact anyone with eyes (is it just me that gives pictures of our children to even the most distant family members- interested or not?!)
If you are interested in this fantastic and limited offer then just email kayte@imagesbykayte.co.uk to book your photo shoot time and pay your £5 retainer which will secure your booking and is then redeemable against any products you purchase.

Kayte has a wide variety of products to display your photographs including coffee table albums, canvases and CD’s including all of your images so, if you fancy some really gorgeous, professional pictures for this years ‘holiday card’ you know where to come don’t you!

See you there, you can book your tickets here now!

 

Tanya and The FFF Team.

 

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