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Flavour of Tyrone and Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council are organising a Christmas Craft Fair at the Linen Green Retail Designer Village, Dungannon on Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 November 08.

A tempting array of locally produced handcrafted giftware, stunning bespoke jewellery, totally unique hand-made cards and sensational stocking fillers are just a few of the tempting gifts available for visitors to this special event.

Throughout the weekend visitors can take the opportunity to browse around the abundance of stalls, all of which offer a diverse range of fun and inspirational gift ideas, making it the ideal place to find that special gift.

Christmas Choirs and music will set the mood with plenty of entertainment to keep the kids amused and of course Santa will also be present in his winter wonderland grotto.

You can start your Christmas shopping early at the Craft Fair in Dungannon on Saturday 29 from 10.30am to 5pm and Sunday 30 from 1pm to 5pm in Linen Green Retail Designer Village.

Admission will cost just £1 and children go free. All proceeds raised go to Cancer Research UK who will be there on the day providing teas, coffees and festive home-made delights.

Councilor The Lord Morrow MLA of Clogher Valley commented, 'Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough council are delighted to again support the Christmas Craft Fair. This is one of the showcase events in the council calendar and brings together a wealth of craft producers, entertainers, charities and local businesses. I would invite all people to come along and enjoy the beginning of the festive season"

Cllr Jim Cavanagh, Chairman of Flavour of Tyrone welcomed the hosting of the annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Linen Green Designer Retail Village and noted that "Flavour of Tyrone was established to develop a brand and cultural theme for the County, and to encourage people to explore local heritage and craft thereby ensuring the preservation of craft and craft traditions. The Christmas Craft Fair and Flavour of Tyrone's annual support of the event ensures that this is achieved"

The Christmas Craft Fair is organised by Flavour of Tyrone in partnership with Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council.

For further information contact Killymaddy Tourist Information & Craft Centre on (028) 8776259 or visit www.flavouroftyrone.com