Hundreds of people got into the festive spirit with a Christmas bazaar in aid of a community pre-school on Saturday.

Advent calendars, Christmas cards, gifts and cakes were in hot demand at the stalls at the Horseshoe Community Pre-School in the Horseshoe, Banstead.

Mother Francesca De Franco said they raised £850 for a soft play equipment, coach hire for an annual farm visit and an entertainer for a children's leavers party.

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Ms De Franco, who was ran the tombola, said: "It’s quite early but I know the children were getting into the Christmas spirit. They were loving it. The bazaar seemed to be a great success."

It is estimated that between 300 and 400 people attended the event.

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