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Dec 2021
Last Updated: 06/12/2021
Boroughbridge's impromptu Christmas market proves a hit
Laura Hutton thought some stalls would complement the town's annual late night Christmas shopping and help to boost trade — so she organised a mini market in double quick time. Now she's vowing to do something bigger next year for the town.
A Boroughbridge woman has vowed to do something "bigger and better" next year after organising an impromptu Christmas market in the town.
Laura Hutton thought some stalls would complement the town's annual late night Christmas shopping by boosting trade.
So with help from Boroughbridge Hardware shop and little more than a fortnight's planning she arranged for about 13 stalls to go up at the back of Horsefair on Wednesday.
The stalls proved popular and Ms Hutton, a local dog groomer who runs the Boroughbridge Chatter Facebook page, has now set her sights on organising more events in the town next year.
"The late night shopping mainly benefits the high street. I had the idea to tie-in the other shops with some market stalls and raise money for some homeless as well.
"I'm going to go bigger and better next year. I'm thinking of doing a summer fayre. As for Christmas next year – watch this space. I like a challenge.
"We did this in two-and-a-half weeks so it could have been better if we had more time. Still it was a really good night. Everyone came together and I'd like to thank everyone who helped."
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Ms Hutton said she spoke with Boroughbridge and District Chamber of Trade and Harrogate Borough Council in advance and made sure "everyone had the right certificates".
One of the stalls generated £200 for a homelessness charity she works for.
A Harrogate Borough Council spokesperson said:
“We have been actively supporting all Christmas markets across the Harrogate district and have provided food, health and covid safety advice to ensure people can enjoy the festivities.”
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