T’was a month before Christmas,
The gals, Jane and Gertie,
Opened the doors of the hall
At ten thirty.
And in came the shoppers
Carrying baskets
Looking for gifts
Unique and fantastic!
The stalls they were brimming
With much vintage lushness
The shoppers were bustling
With a sort of ‘rushes’!
The music was festive,
Of the right flavour!
The goods on display
Were a feast, just to savour
There were stalls with pizzazz
And stalls with the glitz
Stalls with scarves
Fine linens and cloths
Pretty embroidery
Bows, rings and bangles
Lovely jewellery!
Baubles and crackers
Vintage of course
Children’s toys and
An old rocking horse.
Puzzles and books
Dolls and stuffed toys
Something for girls
Christmas cards, calendars
Fabrics and quilts
Pieces of tartan
For making cute kilts!
Sewing boxes galore
Ribbons and beads
Everything for
The crafter’s needs
T’was the month before Christmas
This place full of fun
The fair…it’s name was
The Homespun!
You'll find goodies galore
The high street it beats
And of course there are plenty
Of vintage treats!
So a big thanks must go
To Jane and to Gertie
For opening the doors
Prompt at ten thirty
AND a big ‘well done’ to
Gertie and Jane
We look forward to visiting
Portscatho, again.
Great pix as always.. and a poem too! Bless you! xxx
ReplyDeleteI recall the day I spent
ReplyDeleteAt the Homespun, Portscatho
My wife was hell bent
On a fair prior to crimbo
She made me load the car
The night before, quite early
The fabrics, tea and coffee jar
Her smile so wide and pearly
On the road at six
Westbound along the A30
She's off to get her fix
Vintage, down and dirty
The day was as expected
Scenic, bright and blue
Full tables all erected
Shabby chic through and through
The visitors poured in and in
The deals were made and done
The ladies all parted with a grin
Their partners left hung drawn
And now the journey home
To masculine pursuits perhaps
No! Strictly come dancing
With TV suppers on their laps
So if you are ever asked
What is the very point
Of beer bottled, draught or casked
It's to pay the men and not for needlepoint.