An event where artists and creatives inspired by the Fens showcased their work has raised at least £850 for a mental health charity. 

The Spring Artisan Fayre featured 21 exhibitors, many of whom travelled from across Cambridgeshire to attend.  

Some were also demonstrating their work, offering visitors a rare opportunity to watch how the items are created.  

Wisbech Standard: The organisers have decided to secure two more dates for more fayres later in the year.The organisers have decided to secure two more dates for more fayres later in the year. (Image: Blended Monkey)The Mayor and Mayoress of Wisbech, Cllr Peter Human and his wife Janet Tanfield were also introduced to the stallholders. 

The busy event was held at Upwell Hall, near Wisbech, on Sunday (April 14).  

All profits were in aid of Mind.  

The fundraising came mainly from the raffle, where artists each donated an item of their work and purchases from the café. Individual donations are still being accepted. 

And the fayre was such a success that its organisers and sponsor have already confirmed the dates for two more later in the year at the same venue.  

Wisbech Standard: Workshops were also arranged at the Spring Artisan Fayre in Upwell for those who wanted to try out crafts for themselves.Workshops were also arranged at the Spring Artisan Fayre in Upwell for those who wanted to try out crafts for themselves. (Image: Blended Monkey)A Summer Artisan Fayre will be held on August 4, 2024 and a Winter Artisan Fayre is on October 20, 2024.  

Both will again be fundraising for Mind.  

Wisbech Standard: Many of the artists and creatives at the Spring Artisan Fayre in Upwell are inspired by the Fens.Many of the artists and creatives at the Spring Artisan Fayre in Upwell are inspired by the Fens. (Image: Blended Monkey)Organiser Louise Taggart, a ceramist at the Blended Monkey art studio in Upwell, said: “We are thrilled with the lovely, positive comments from the talented artists who had faith in and attended this event, and the numerous encouraging and fabulously supportive remarks made by the visitors who attended in their droves on the day. 

“The car park filled up within the first 30 minutes of opening and we were pleasantly overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown both in buying raffle tickets to win the beautiful prizes which had been created and donated by each and every one of our wonderful artisans, as well as the donations and purchases from our pop-up café. 

“All the profits are going to Mind, a charity that Simon and I hold dear to our hearts and for whom we've fundraised in the past.” 

Visit the Blended Monkey website for more information about the upcoming events.