Christmas markets in Sleaford light up town

It was an eventful weekend with lots of festive entertainment to enjoy around the town, while supporting local traders.

The Town Crier John Griffiths kicked things off in the market place for the ongoing Twelve Market Days of Christmas, which saw pupils from William Alvey School reading festive poems to shoppers, bubble blowers, Marvel characters, stiltwalkers and street entertainers adding to the atmosphere alongside farmers market stalls and other traders.

Chris Ford with his Christmas wreaths and trees. EMN-210612-152316001placeholder image
Chris Ford with his Christmas wreaths and trees. EMN-210612-152316001

There were pop up artisan stalls in Millstream Square and a contemporary craft market in The Hub with music by local folk musicians and performers from Sleaford Little Theatre.

It was also Small Business Saturday, a national day of celebration and support for small businesses serving their communities, which saw many running special offers on the day.

Town Crier John Griffith lets shooppers know what to look forward to on Saturday. EMN-210612-152233001placeholder image
Town Crier John Griffith lets shooppers know what to look forward to on Saturday. EMN-210612-152233001

There will be more next Saturday, including a Christmas artisan market in Millstream Square and Bristol Arcade with grotto, entertainment and food.

Town Crier John Griffith lets shooppers know what to look forward to on Saturday. EMN-210612-152244001placeholder image
Town Crier John Griffith lets shooppers know what to look forward to on Saturday. EMN-210612-152244001
Charlotte Clark of The Grazing Shed, converted from a horsebow, appears on the town's Christmas Market for the first time. EMN-210612-152255001placeholder image
Charlotte Clark of The Grazing Shed, converted from a horsebow, appears on the town's Christmas Market for the first time. EMN-210612-152255001
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