THE Tockholes ‘Daft for Crafts’ group is starting preparations early for their Christmas Fayre in December.

The ladies meet at the Victoria Hotel in Tockholes Village on the second and fourth Thursday of each month between 7 and 9pm to explored jewellery making, weaving, felt making, soft toy making, hand embroidery and bobbin lace,

Spokeswoman Dawn Threlfall said: “Our next big adventure is a Christmas Fayre at The Tockholes Village Hall in December so knitting, crochet, handmade bobbin lace and other crafts are the order of the day.”