Celebrating Poundbury Magazine Issue 4: Celebrating Independent Business | Page 60

EVENTS Page sponsored by Charlie Polley on the far left and Poundbury businesses get in the festive spirit at the Buttermarket TI NG POU ND B F R I DAY T MARKE G CO M I N E N 10 JU B A Watch out for updates on the Boo’s Toy Shop Facebook page E 60 WWW.CELEBRATINGPOUNDBURY.CO.UK Friday 24 November: Buttermarket Christmas tree light switch on Saturday 25 November: Christmas in the Buttermarket Festive Market T he Buttermarket has its own special atmosphere and 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. 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 was the biggest to date and there were diverse and wonderful stalls offering everything from presents to toasting marshmallows over a real fire and of course a chance to see Santa." DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2017 Charlotte Polley Organiser and owner of Boo’s Toy Shop The Buttermarket has a thriving group of retailers who come together throughout the year to put on events in this picturesque quarter of Poundbury Please do join us this year for the festivities and help our independent businesses at the same time. FUN IN THE BUTTERMARKET RA O TING P U Chef Mat Follas from Bramble Café & Deli is planning a Friday market for fresh food producers in the Buttermarket. Come and visit the first one on Friday 10 June. WWW.CELEBRATINGPOUNDBURY.CO.UK 61