| Wivenhoe's December Market and Late Night Shopping
Evening - Thursday, 2nd December, 2004
It was a wonderfully crisp evening. Just the sort of weather to encourage everyone to turn out for what is now a major occasion in the Wivenhoe calendar. And lower Wivenhoe was crammed full of people to see the Christmas lights switched on, this year by our local MP, Bernard Jenkin, and to enjoy the special atmosphere of the evening. Thousands of people came down during the evening, including many from outside of Wivenhoe. The Churchyard and inside the Church were packed with stalls, with many organisations raising money for their individual causes. The shops were open, with many serving mulled wine and mince pies. There were parties in many of them and 5 art galleries were open too. Susie and Aaron from local radio station, SGR, with their Black Thunder vehicle were there helping to promote the event and from which a live broadcast was made at 6.30pm. Singers 'In Accord' were in the square, encouraging people to spread out. The Police took the opportunity to meet more local people by bringing their Mobile Police Unit to the occasion. The Salvation Army band played in the church and accompanied Lucy Wadley and Bernard Jenkin with their Good King Wenceslas duet. A great evening. Well done everyone who contributed to the success of it and for making it the special occasion it undoubtedly was.
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