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EVENTS
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Charlie Polley on the far left and Poundbury
businesses get in the festive spirit at the Buttermarket
Fig and Gorgonzola scones from Bonjour Cafe
HEAD TO THE
BUTTERMARKET
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
2017-2018
Friday 24 November: Buttermarket
Christmas light switch on from
5.30pm - 8pm. Carols by children
from The Prince of Wales First School
& Damers First School.
You'll receive a warm welcome in The
Buttermarket from the thriving group of
retailers who come together throughout the
year to put on events.
T
he Buttermarket has its own special atmosphere and
ever-growing community that makes it a popular port
of call for residents and visitors to Poundbury. It also
hosts many fun events throughout the year.
Families travel from near and far to visit the annual
Easter Egg Hunt all around the Buttermarket and the Christmas in
the Buttermarket Festive Market.
Organiser Charlie Polley, who owns Boo’s Toy Shop, said: “I love
organising these events and seeing all the happy families on the day.
“Our Christmas market has diverse and wonderful stalls offering
everything from presents to toasting marshmallows over a real fire
and of course a chance to see Santa."
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Saturday 25 November: Christmas
in the Buttermarket Festive Market
from 10am - 4pm.
Mid-April: Boo's Toy Shop & Friends
Easter Egg Hunt
Please do join us this year for the festivities
and help our independent businesses at the
same time.
Watch out for updates on the Boo’s
Toy Shop Facebook page
Charlotte Polley
Organiser and owner of Boo’s Toy Shop
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