As part of a plan to breathe life back into local rural halls and local activities including the Whitford Community Hall, the inaugural Whitford Xmas Gift and Art Fair  was held on Novemeber 23rd. It encompassed 30 or more quality crafters and artists from the greater Franklin area.
 
Exhibitors included:
 
Several different types of hanging artwork: watercolour, acrylics, oils, sketches, 3dimensional,
Mosaics,
Jewellery,
Stone sculpture,
Wood turned bowls, platters, vases, clocks, etc
Garden art
Eco products, wax wraps etc
Honey and honey products
Pottery for the garden and indoors
Candles, body care products
Kiwiana gifts, children's aprons
Quilts