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Oct 2020
Boroughbridge late night shopping cancelled
The annual late night shopping event in Boroughbridge has had to be cancelled this year leaving shops without the festive boost in sales.
The popular event normally attracts hundreds of eager shoppers wanting to support local businesses. Community groups and shops also get involved by dressing up and decorating shop windows.
However, this year the Boroughbridge Chamber of Trade has had to cancel the event in order to discourage huge crowds.
During the evening the Christmas tree lights are usually switched on but this year there will be a low-key switch on with the mayor and chamber president, Derek Hufton.
The chamber will still organise the town's Christmas lights which is match funded by local councils. The budget for the lights this year is £5500.
Derek said:
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The chamber is still encouraging shops to decorate their windows and dress-up for its annual competitions and encourage shoppers.
The Boroughbridge Lions are still hoping to have their annual Santa sleigh fundraiser. Usually it travels through the town at night but the group is currently discussing how it can go ahead safely this year.
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