A FULL house of 40 exhibitors will take part in next week's three-day crafts fair at Higherford Methodist Church.

The 15th annual event starts on Thursday with doors open from 11.30am to 7.30pm.

It will continue at the same times on Friday and from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday.

When the fair first began it was a one-day event to raise money for the new church in Gisburn Road.

The church this year celebrates its 10th birthday and the fair now lasts three days and is the biggest fundraiser of the year.

It is organised church members Marjorie Cox and Jean Westwell.

Jean commented: "As well as raising much needed money it is a lovely social event with the chance to meet people you may not have seen for some time."

Members of the church help as stewards and in the refreshment room where home made food is served each day.

There will also be a stall selling home made produce.