If you were counting on this local Christmas Market happening : Sadly Wells is cancelled

By Susie Watkins

6th Oct 2020 | Local News

Last year over 130 stallholders were packed into the centre of Wells
Last year over 130 stallholders were packed into the centre of Wells

The Wells Christmas market will not be happening this year.

Mendip District Council has just announced that it will cancel the much-loved market for public safety reasons due to coronavirus.

The decision mirrors that of other local authorities and organisations who planned similar seasonal events across the county, and nationwide.

Last year the festive outdoor event attracted record numbers of traders to Wells - and the crowds to match. More than 130 stalls featured, offering a feast of food, drink and great gift ideas.

Leader of Mendip District Council, Cllr Ros Wyke, said: "We have with much regret decided to cancel the Christmas market this year due to the tightening of restrictions by government, and the rising number of COVID cases in the county.

"We know this will be deeply disappointing to stall holders and the public, who so look forward to this special market event. However, public safety must come first."

The Bath Christmas market, which some Frome stall holders also usually attend, was cancelled in July.

You can read about that HERE: the Radstock Nub News site

Cllr Wyke added: "We will of course continue to support all our Mendip stallholders with their regular weekday offer, and in other innovative ways too, such as hosting traders online through a virtual marketplace on the Council's website."

     

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