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Jigsaw Puzzle Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you experienced this unique event?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It all started in 1995 when the Rector at the time, Rev. Stuart Cleaver, also a Jigsaw Puzzle enthusiast, came up with the idea to display his own private collection of Jigsaw Puzzles.   To make it more of a fundraising exercise, other made-up puzzles went on display and were available for sale.  Around 80 puzzles were sold – it was a success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the success of this first Festival it has been staged every year (apart from 2020) since and grown immensely, 2026 will be our 31st year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years much improvement has been made in the general organisation and the displaying of the Jigsaw Puzzles.  The whole body of the Church is designated to displaying made-up completed jigsaws of all makes, shapes and sizes. These are made throughout the year by many willing folk across the Island!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 300 Jigsaw Puzzles can be displayed at any one time and as soon as a puzzle is sold another is put out to replace it.  This is just one reason why several visits are necessary during the Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even after all the problems during 2020 & 2021, we still sold over 1,200 puzzles at the 2023 festival, even though we did start to run out of completed puzzles to display by the middle of the week. So a big thankyou goes out to all those who helped and or visited the festival in 2023 and in the years since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are puzzles for everyone – from collectors\u2019 items to children\u2019s puzzles; from traditional country scenes to the latest 3D, double-side, murder mystery, crossword and impossipuzzles, not forgetting the wasgij and mirrored image.  It has to be seen to be believed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, make sure you are in the picture!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our next Festival is due to be held on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday 10th to Saturday 15th of August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry charge: Adults \u00a31.00 and children are free (then return as many times as you wish during the week absolutely FREE!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is an extensive range of refreshments available in the Church Hall for you to enjoy whilst your purchased puzzle is broken up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the event, please contact: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celia Jones            Tel: 07779 018693<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose Mitchell        Tel: 01983 294075<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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