The popular Holmes Chapel Christmas Market and Fair is returning next month (December) and organisers are appealing for volunteers to help run it.

The much-loved event is being hosted by community organisation Holmes Chapel Partnership, the team behind the Harry's Home Village Tour which launched this year and attracted global media attention.  

Holmes Chapel Partnership has been working tirelessly since the summer to ensure this year's Christmas Market & Fair, which takes place on Sunday, December 1st, is as good as ever.

Thanks to generous sponsorships from Duttons Builders Merchants, Holmes Chapel Parish Council, Massey Feeds, Hurstwood Holdings, TMC Strategic Communications, Joe White's Fun Fairs, Sibelco, Laura Wilson School of Dance, Hipswing, Dales, Top Secret Furniture, Restore Fitness, Preparia, Taylor CoachWorks, and The Villages Mag, the not-for-profit event is shaping up to be a not-to-be-missed evening. 

A spokesperson said: "Following the success of previous events, this year's Christmas Market and Fair will see the return of the Festive Fairground on the car park behind Tesco with a choice of games and thrills to keep children, teenagers and the young at heart entertained! 

"Holmes Chapel's main road, The Square, will be closed to traffic from the roundabouts down to and including Parkway and will be brought to life with over 40 festive stalls. 

"Together with a further ten stalls located inside the Scout Hall, visitors can enjoy the return of popular local vendors, alongside new faces and products. It is the perfect place to find Christmas gifts, while also supporting local businesses and organisations." 

There will also be festive performances by local groups and schools which will take place on the stage near St. Luke's Church, with music and dedications provided by Dane Sound. Santa Claus will also be out on his sleigh to meet the children.

Many Holmes Chapel shops and venues have also extended their festive spirit to the event by staying open for the Sunday evening and offering their products to visitors.

 "Last year's Christmas Market & Fair was fantastic and the highlight of the year for many residents in Holmes Chapel," commented Gail Griggs, Events Coordinator for Holmes Chapel Partnership. 

"We are incredibly excited to bring the whole community together for an evening of festive celebrations. Please come along and support our wonderful village."

Local publication The Villages Mag is once again supporting Holmes Chapel by designing a free map and pull-out guide to the event which will be featured in the December edition of its magazine.

Holmes Chapel Partnership is also welcoming more volunteers to help with the run this year's event. To volunteer, contact here or get in touch with the team at [email protected]

The Christmas Market and Fair is open from 3 - 7pm on Sunday, 1st December. 

Entry is free but donations to Holmes Chapel Partnership can be made on the evening to Santa's Helpers to help cover the event's running costs.

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