Horncastle will have a Christmas market - but no summer one event event

That is the message from Brian Burbidge who has taken over as chairman of the town’s Festivals Committee.

The summer market was axed last year after suffering a series of setbacks in 2015 – the last time it was held.

The winter market did take place and was declared a big success by organisers.

However, its future was then put in doubt after speculation the Festival Committee might have to disband because of a lack of support.

But Mr Burbidge – who is also a town councillor – said an appeal in the Horncastle News had resulted in several new volunteers coming forward.

He added: “The committee is going from strength-to-strength.

“The new members have a lot of new ideas and we’ll hopefully be able to release more details over the coming weeks.

“The Christmas market will take place, but there won’t be a summer market.”

*The next committee meeting will be held on June 13 at a venue to be decided.