Great news – Diane’s annual African & Local Handicrafts & Jewellery Sale is on again – at the usual amazing venue, and this year with more urgency for us to raise funds to sponsor pupils to attend the new Meserani Secondary School.

This year there are more items on sale than ever before from six African countries, and with much more variety. Our popular range of original art works and handicrafts from artisans in North Yorkshire has also developed significantly. We are hoping to be ‘price-matched’ by Barclays Bank, so we really do need your support.

AFRICAN & LOCAL HANDICRAFTS & JEWELLERY SALE

With profits going to the Meserani Project,

registered charity no. 1135670.

A superb opportunity to buy unusual and unique Christmas presents! 

Saturday 7 November 2026.

Appleton Wiske Village Hall, DL6 2AB

10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

 (Let us know if you need a map).

Refreshments are available

A vast range of hand-crafted jewellery, wood carvings, soapstone animals, scarves, coaster sets, soapstone dishes, handbags, shoulder bags, shopping bags, purses, clutch bags, Christmas decorations, and much more – most bought by us from markets in Africa.

Plus: original art works, homemade preserves, Christmas decorations and wood carvings, from artisans in North Yorkshire.

You don’t have to spend a fortune – just come along to have a look if you want – it would be lovely to see you.

Donations of cakes, scones, etc. will be most welcome.

We do need helpers on the day if the event is to run successfully, so please contact us if you can help for any part of the day.