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Christmas market held at east Reading pub for the first time

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Thursday, November 30, 2023 7:08 am
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Garry at the Hope and Bear Christmas market Picture: Dijana Capan/DVision Images

Garry at the Hope and Bear Christmas market Picture: Dijana Capan/DVision Images

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CHRISTMAS came early to an East Reading pub on Saturday as they hosted a festive market.

Seasonal decorations, unique gift ideas, pottery and ceramics were all available at The Hope & Bear at Cemetery Junction.

Artist Leslee Barron sold her Reading calendars, while other stallholders offered items such as jewellery and bath soaks and candles.

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The venue also served mulled wine and cider to help people get into the festive spirit.

In a post on social media, the pub’s team said: “Our very first Christmas Market went down a treat, so well that even our head chef, Ray had to have a browse.

“We would like to say massive thank you to the stall holders and everyone that popped by to support them.”

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