Christmas is coming after all!!

On December 2nd we mourned the fact that Christmas looked like passing Boston by.
But the very next day an unexpected burst of bonhomie broke out in the form of a press release issued by Boston Borough Council, and headed: "CHRISTMAS MARKET TO BRING GOOD CHEER."
It goes on:-
"Boston BID has worked with officers from the Borough Council to deliver this year’s Christmas Market, which will be held on Sunday 13 December between 09.30 am and 4.30 pm.
"On the day there will be a traditional Christmas Market in the Market Place offering a varied selection of Christmas fayre. The Assembly Rooms will also be packed with craft stalls where you can pick up that special Christmas gift. Throughout the day there will be on stage entertainment provided by a variety of local acts and there will be additional attractions for the children including fair ground rides and santa’s grotto.
Steam engines from Boston Steam Rally will present both a static and moveable display of vintage engines, which will provide some real atmosphere in the Market Place.
"At 11am the Market Place will be home to 300 Santas taking part in this years Santa Fun run arranged by Boston United Football Club.
"The Christmas Market opens at 9.30 am and promises to be a great day out for all of the family.
"Councillor Richard Dungworth, portfolio holder for Regeneration, Planning, Sport and Cultural Services, said: 'The Christmas Markets bring something special to Boston, and we would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come along and enjoy the festivities'
"Following on from the traditional Christmas Market and maintaining the Christmas spirit, Boston will host a French Continental Market in the area around the Ingram Memorial between the 17th and19th December. The Market will sell a large selection of French wines and food in addition to clothing and gifts.
"To add to the Christmas atmosphere the Stump has arranged a Christingle Service, which will take place in the Church from 4pm on Saturday 19th December.
"The week, starting with the Christmas Market on the 13th and ending with the French Continental Market and Christingle Service on the 19th promises to provide a truly festive feel for residents and visitors to Boston."
What a relief, but what a shame the announcement has been left until such a late stage. And neither Boston Borough Council or Boston BID still has no mention of the event on it's website
By the time it hits the local papers on Wednesday there will be less than a week to go, and at this busy time of year, we've no doubt that many people may wll have planned to visit somewhere other than Boston.

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