Hirst and Hirst sell some very funny gifts like the glasses Andy is
wearing. They also look a little scary if you look into the eyes.
Oakham Late Night Christmas Shopping 2012 Photographs
www.hearingdogs.org.uk
Christmas Puppets
Last night was Oakham's late night Christmas Shopping Event, for the
first time for many years it not rain. This I am sure pleased our busy retailers
who I am sure benefited from the crowds of people who flocked to town.
Kate who organised the event with some helpers pointed out Home Image
should be thanked for providing electric for the main stage and also
she was complimentary to Swans of Oakham for their help. I don't have
a list of all the helper and I am sure they will be thanked by her very soon
if they have not already been thanked.
I know Kate was paid but she has done a splendid job and I am sure everyone
thanks her. I know of many of the hurdles she has had to jump to have
made the evening a success.
I thank all the retailers who attempted to get me drunk as I went around
photographing.
Vernon Moores is always the killer Slow Gin mixed with sparkling wine!
Hambleton Farm Foods Gaol Street with the ladies who make Rutland
Jam sold instore
Oakham Mayor Cllr Dewis outside one of Oakham Town Councils
new gazebo's, they have purchased four along with two banners
costing nearly £4,000 the pencil and stickers had not arrived
there was plenty of mince pie and other treats on offer inside.
The Grainstore Brewery set up bar next to Oakham Town Council
Oakham High Street, I can nor believe the Town Council is paying the same
company as Stamford the same amount of money for this years poor effort.
£16,000
Moores Estate Agents Black Cab. Moores Sponsored the Fire Eater
and their hot air balloon was on hand a trip in that being a prize raising
funds for epilepsy.
There was plenty of hot food
Rob Persani from Rutland Radio hosted the main stage.
Some staff and customer from the Cancer Research Shop
A mother and son selling a range of Fine Festive Food
Some more hot food sellers
Tamara from Butter Cross House and her mum who owns a Wedding Dress
shop hidden behind Barclays Bank.
Workman puts together the Ice Rink
Wilkinson raised money for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and
Rutland Air Ambulance.
The Stamford Artisan Guild were in Oakham Castle
All hand made bears by the lady above.
Wendy McLean Jewellery Designer.
facebook: wendymcleanjewellery
Pop and Candy were selling popcorn in Mill Street, annieelizabeth@aol.com
Fidgety Feet A strolling Dixieland Fun Band.
www.fidgetyfeet.co.uk
The Rotary Club of Rutland Santa
Rutland Morris Men
The Lord Nelson Pub
www.cavells.co.uk Cavells was open late above is their fine Christmas
tree
Otters was also open, I like the name of the Coffee Grumpy Mule
Hambleton Bakery, Gaol Street, Oakham (as seen on ITV)
BT had a van near the market place show casing Digital Rutland High Speed
Broadband.
The Ladies from St John Ambulance and PC Joe Llloyd Oakham Police
Oakham Deputy Mayor Adam Lowe Oakham Town Council
A drink a Hirst and Hirst www.hirstandhirst.co.uk and Ginger Leaf baked by
Johanna's Patisserie
Dog Show in Mill Street
