Christmas in Hyde

 

Move over Manchester!

For the Christmas Markets magic is coming to Hyde like never before.

A tonne of festive gift ideas will be up for grabs quite literally with more than 100 seasonal stalls throughout the town in the countdown to the big day.

Hyde Christmas Markets is being made possible by Hyde Together CIC which is poised to sprinkle a dash of sparkling good tidings to the town.

Hyde Together’s Janet Parish explained: “It’s a bit like a take-over of Hyde for Christmas, because for the first time we are running more than 100 stalls throughout the town.

“It’s a lot of stalls and a lot of organising, but very exciting.”

Hyde Together is working alongside the community to make the festive extravaganza a reality.

Hyde Town Hall will play host to Artisan Market stalls, plus there will be stalls running through the Hyde Clarendon Centre, as well as the usual stalls in the market place.

“There will be something for everybody,” says Janet.

“It’s about encouraging people to shop locally, but we are trying to give people some options and choices and a reason to come to Hyde.”

It doesn’t stop there. As well as the stalls, community groups are being encouraged to take to a stage to showcase their talents and keep  Christmas shoppers entertained.

Janet says: “We’ll have choirs, dancers and singers with a selection of community groups and individuals stepping forward to entertain everyone.”

Hyde Together is also offering groups and charities the opportunity to show off their own offers and explain what they do from a space within Hyde Town Hall.

“We are reaching out to the whole of the community. We want to include everyone,” said Janet.

Hyde’s Christmas Markets will be held on Saturday, December 7 and 14 between 10am and 4pm.

If you would like to take to the stage, or are a group or charity that would like to get involved in any way or even take a stall, email Janet at j4net.parish@gmail.com

You can also visit the Hyde Together CIC Facebook page to find out more or get in touch through Messenger - and help make this Christmas in Hyde a truly extra special, magical experience.