FATHER Christmas was a special guest at Bow Christmas Market, held in Bow Village Hall on Saturday, November 22.

It was a busy market with many stalls and customers despite the weekend road closure in place to enable South West Water works.

Father Christmas with helpers at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8546
Father Christmas with helpers at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8546 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A hamper draw was popular at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8534
A hamper draw was popular at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8534 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Many children visited Father Christmas in his Grotto and each received a gift of a packet of sweets.

There were children’s activities, many seasonal stalls, refreshments and a bumper raffle.

Sarah Quick from Eco Mojo had a stall at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8556
Sarah Quick from Eco Mojo had a stall at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8556 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Helen Hall of Capture the Moment, sold cards and prints of her photos at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8570
Helen Hall of Capture the Moment, sold cards and prints of her photos at Bow Christmas Market. AQ 8570 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The community room was also filled with seasonal stalls.

Thanks were expressed to everyone for supporting the last Market at Bow Village Hall for 2025.

The markets are held on a monthly basis and the next will be held from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday, January 23.

It was a busy Bow Christmas Market despite a local road closure. AQ 8554
It was a busy Bow Christmas Market despite a local road closure. AQ 8554 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)