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01

Nov 2021

Last Updated: 01/11/2021
Community
Community

Halloween in Ripon — heavy showers and a helter skelter

by Tim Flanagan

| 01 Nov, 2021
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The weather wasn't kind for Ripon's latest free public event but people turned up in numbers for the rides and stalls on Market Square.

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On a day of heavy rain mixed with bright sunny intervals, Ripon residents and visitors braved the elements to visit Market Square for a mini Halloween funfair.

The event included children's rides, a helter skelter and an artisan market.



While the weather limited the time for enjoyment of the free rides, they were in demand when the sun finally broke through in early afternoon.

The playground occupied the southern half of the square and the Little Bird Artisan Market, was on the northern section.

In spite of pouring rain and windy conditions, 40 stallholders set up their pitches from early morning.

The market, designed to give local traders the opportunity to showcase and sell their handmade goods - ranging from food to home decorations -  have been a constant feature of the public events in 2021 staged by Ripon City Council and paid for out of the parish precept.



Council leader Andrew Williams, said:

"With all of the effort that goes into organising these activities, particularly by our town clerk, Paula Benson, we are pleased that the rain didn't ruin the day."


The next free public entertainment that will be staged on Market Square is on November 20, when a tribute band concert will be held to mark the switch on of Ripon's Christmas lights.








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