1 January 2011

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HEAVY snowfalls didnt deter shoppers determined to make the most of the High Streets Dickensian Christmas promotion on the last Sunday before 25 December.

The event, which featured the High Street traders dressed in period costume offering seasonal treats including mince pies, hot chestnuts and mulled wine to customers, was the second organised by the traders to encourage townsfolk to keep it local.

And it proved just as popular as last year despite heavy snowfall in the preceding 24 hours.

There was a wonderful turnout, said Carole Weighill of haberdashers Threadneedles. We are very grateful to everyone who supported us and we cant thank the Council outdoor staff enough for the effort they put into keeping the town clear.

We simply couldnt have managed without them.