St Anne’s Christmas Market set to be an annual event

St Anne’s held their first ever Christmas Market in December which was attended by thousands and was such a success, that it will be back next year!

The market, which was held in the beautifully decorated Ashton Gardens in St Anne’s, comprised of traditional wooden log cabins and stalls within a marquee hosting various local businesses selling their seasonal goods, gifts, craft items, delicious food and drink, live entertainment and there was even a Santa’s grotto!

The event was organised by STEP (St Anne’s Enterprise Partnership) in conjunction with the Fylde Council and the St Anne’s Town Council.

Veli Kirk, STEP Chairman said: “It was great. It was very busy over the weekend - we had around 5,000 people in the Gardens on Saturday afternoon and the feedback was excellent.”

“We wanted to bring something really special to St Anne’s and it went really well. We aim to be back next year and hope it will be an annual event.”

“Thanks to our sponsors, Anatolia Seaview, Beaverbrooks, Cuffe and Lacey Fostering, The View, Fylde Council and St Anne’s Town Council for their support, to all the community volunteers who made this happen and to everyone who came along.”

“The feedback was excellent. We wanted to bring something really special to St Anne’s and thanks to everyone who supported it. It went really well.”