Join CCN for a festive market showcasing local businesses, followed by Christmas drinks and a celebration for our business community!

CCN Christmas Market & Festive Celebration

Join us for a festive afternoon with the Collaborative Community Network (CCN) as we bring together local businesses, independent traders and the wider community for our Christmas market and end-of-year celebration!

This event will be a little different from our usual monthly gatherings, with the afternoon divided into two parts.

Part 1 - CCN Christmas Market

1:30pm – 3:30pm | Open to the public

Come along and discover a variety of local businesses showcasing their products and services in a welcoming, festive atmosphere.

It's a great opportunity to support independent businesses, find something special for Christmas and make new connections within the local community.

Admission is free for visitors, and no ticket is required.

For businesses interested in hosting a stall:

Stall fee: £10 per stall.

Availability: Limited to approximately 15–18 stalls.

Arrival and setup: From 1:00pm.

Stall reservations: Available through Eventbrite at no initial charge.

Payment deadline: Monday 30th November 2026.

Ticket payments will be collected separately following reservation on Eventbrite. Your stall is only confirmed once the £10 payment has been received by the deadline. Payment instructions will be provided following registration.

We ask stallholders to advise us of the products they intend to sell before making payment.

Part 2 - CCN Christmas Get-Together

3:30pm – 4:30pm | Celebrating Our Local Businesses

Following the market, we'll be bringing our stallholders together for a relaxed Christmas get-together to recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment that goes into running a local business.

For many independent business owners and sole traders, the traditional workplace Christmas party isn't always something they get to experience. We'd like to create an opportunity to enjoy that same sense of celebration, share experiences and appreciate everything our local businesses have achieved throughout the year.

We'll be providing refreshments and some food, and would love to make the occasion a shared celebration through a festive potluck-style buffet. If stallholders are able to bring along a plate of food, whether homemade or shop-bought, to contribute to the table, it would be very much appreciated. There's absolutely no obligation - the idea is simply for everyone to come together, share what they can and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in good company.

It's our way of saying thank you to everyone helping to build a stronger, more connected local business community.

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