Villages enjoy festive craft, gift and produce markets

There were festive markets aplenty for villagers to enjoy in the Sleaford area at the weekend.
Andy Hubbert
By Andy Hubbert
Published 21st Dec 2022, 16:55 BST
Phoebe Kift of Sibsey, selling vegetables at the Heckington Pavilion market.Phoebe Kift of Sibsey, selling vegetables at the Heckington Pavilion market.
Phoebe Kift of Sibsey, selling vegetables at the Heckington Pavilion market.

The Pavilion on Heckington playing field hosted a gift and farmers market offering everything from seasonal vegetables, to gins and beers, all from local producers.

There was fresh meat from Corner Farm at Helpringham and Fen Farm venison at Horbling, as well as cakes, puddings and chocolates.

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Entertainment came from Pennyless folk duo playing festive tunes.

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Penny Stevens and Less Woods (Pennyless) entertaining the shoppers at Heckington Pavilion market.Penny Stevens and Less Woods (Pennyless) entertaining the shoppers at Heckington Pavilion market.
Penny Stevens and Less Woods (Pennyless) entertaining the shoppers at Heckington Pavilion market.

Meanwhile, over at Fulbeck Craft Centre, there was an artisan market full of festive gift stalls around the stables and in the old manor house, selling everything from local honey to local landmark artwork and rustic chopping boards.

Christmas carols were delivered by the Fulbeck Asparagus Singers and there was an ugliest Christmas jumper contest too.

Both events were very well attended.