Shops and businesses entered into the spirit of Christmas

MANY local shops and businesses stayed open late on Saturday, November 26 during the Christmas in Crediton celebrations when around 2,000 people came in to the town to watch or take part in the event.

A number of local shops had decorated their windows with stunning displays, most with the Christmas in Crediton theme Santa’s Toy Shop and many were dressed up for the event.

Crediton Chamber of Commerce organised a festive pudding and spoon race which was open to all the shops and businesses in the town.

There were 12 runners; 10 elves, one snowman and one leopard who took part in the race which was won by Emma from A J Cox Butchers. The puddings were made by Oliver’s Bakery.

A bottle of champagne was awarded to the best dressed trader by Bruce Evans of Grape & Grain on behalf of Crediton Chamber to the winner Megan Pearn of Susan’s Flower Shop, who was dressed as Frostie the Snowman.

The High Street was lit up by Christmas trees on the front of shops and businesses and there was a wonderful festive atmosphere.

Lots of great gift ideas at Town & Countrywear by Mole Avon

MOLE Avon Town & Countrywear have some great Christmas gift ideas at their High Street Shop.

The new ladies lines include Lazy Jacks, Weird Fish, Jack Murphy and Hoggs. Joules accessories make ideal gifts and include slippers, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, keyrings and fluffy socks.

A selection of outfits for an evening out are also available.

And for men the stock includes clothing for casual wear, work and for shooting.

For a little festive cheer invest in a Christmas jumper - choose from a range of colours.

Gift vouchers are available at the shop and make an ideal Christmas gift.

Pop in to Town & Countrywear at 136 High Street to see what’s available.

Customers will get 10% off everything on December 3 (excluding dry cleaning, laundry, gift vouchers and shoe repairs).

Mole Avon Town and County Stores in Mill Street also have a great range available with 10% off everything in store on Saturday, December 3 and Sunday 4.Lots of items for your home this Christmas at Antiques & VintageANTIQUES & Vintage is a small, friendly shop on Crediton High Street, which is fully stocked with a wealth of historic pieces for your home this Christmas. Owner, Michael Selby is passionate about antique and vintage items and handpicks pieces for the shop. Michael has many years' experience in the business and the shop has a good selection of furniture, jewellery, clocks, pottery, ceramics and glassware which make ideal Christmas gifts. All are beautifully displayed and regularly changed. He buys and sells a selection of antique and vintage items and furniture, as well as undertaking part or whole house clearances and Michael is happy to give free valuations on any items customers take to the shop. Antiques & Vintage is open six days-a-week, from 10am to 4pm.Pop into the shop at 116 High Street, Crediton to see what's available.Great gifts for the festive season at A E Lee OutfittersA E LEE Outfitters, Crediton offer a full range of gifts for men, at their High Street shop, in the run up to Christmas.Gift suggestions include wallets, cuff links, children's, ladies and men's hankies, braces, belts, men’s “three-in-one” clothes brush, “military” hair brush, waiter's friend and a large selection of socks including christmas socks and hankies.As well as the gift range A E Lee also have lots of ideas for gifts from their range of traditional men’s clothing and accessories.Lots of Christmas gift ideas at Vape, Bath & BeyondA SELECTION of products which make ideal Christmas gifts are now available at Vape Bath & Beyond.As well as "pretty much everything" needed for vaping and a selection of cosmetic products including bath bombs and handmade soaps the shop has a selection of products which make ideal Christmas gifts:

a selection of scarveshomeware such as clocks and signscandles, diffusers and incense sticksbath bombs with a hidden treasure necklace inside which is revealed when it dissolvessoaps made on the premisesbespoke gift sets containing handmade cosmeticsThe shop also has a "buy and sell" area containing computer games, Xbox 360, mobile phones and other electrical items. They also have an affordable range of batteries available.For more information call in at the shop at 90 High Street, Crediton.For more photos follow the link below: