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St Thomas winter market

Community-run event returns with artisan traders, music, entertainment and workshops to create a family-friendly festival atmosphere.

Leigh Curtis

St Thomas winter market returns for its third year on Saturday 18 November at St Thomas Church.

The community-run event combines artisan traders with music, entertainment and workshops to create a family-friendly festival atmosphere.

Stalls will showcase the work of dozens of local artists and makers throughout the Cowick Street churchyard and buildings, with hot food, drinks and a licensed bar.

St Thomas winter market Saturday 18 November 2023 St Thomas Church

Topsham Brewery will provide beer and Off Road Cafe coffee and cake. There will also be baked goods from Dough Bros., Soul Pizza and BBQ baps from The Butchery in Cowick Street.

Workshops include wreath-making with Aga Wanowicz, woodworking with Co Create and art with Steve McCracken.

Entertainment will be provided by Promenade Promotions plus vocal trio The Liberty Sisters and items for sale will include hand-made jewellery, candles, clothing, pottery and prints.

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St Thomas winter market takes place at 12-4pm on Saturday 18 November 2023 at St Thomas Church, Cowick Street. Entry is free.

For more information visit the St Thomas winter market website.


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