THERE will be fun, food and entertainment for all the family at tomorrow's Mini Fair, organised by the churches of Pembroke Parish.

Plants, baked goods, arts and crafts, books and a "white elephant'' are just some of the stalls who will be selling their ware in St. John's Sunday School Hall.

Outside, there will be a Fun Castle for the children, loaned for the day by John Barritt & Son.

"We hope everyone will turn out to support us,'' said Dr. Patrick White, who is Rector of St. John's, St. Augustine's and St. Monica's, the three churches of Pembroke Parish. "The proceeds will go to charity, as part of the church's `outward givings'.'' Organised by Madeleine De Silva with Dr. White's wife, Elizabeth, there are also plans for a special Outreach Table where books on the history of St.

John's by Louise Cabral and Joyce Hall and Dr. A.C. Hollis Hallett will be on sale, together with the St. John's Christmas card by artist Bruce Stuart.

"Proceeds from this will go to help our overseas mission,'' said Dr. White.

Refreshments will be on hand all day and will include tea, coffee, soda, soup and rolls, hot dogs and popcorn. Afternoon tea will be served in a special area from 2.30 to 3.30 p.m.

The fair is from 10 a.m. to 4.

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