One lucky traveller, Carol Gallimore - originally from Wallasey - who had come all the way from Oxford to enjoy the array of stalls, entertainment and bright ideas for festive gifts, had the added bonus of winning a colour TV in the free-to-enter Globe draw.
The team from Charmony Blinds, including the giant fairy and a Christmas tree, won the prize for the best costumes. Sharon's Doughcraft was voted best decorated stand.
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