Padstow Christmas Fair cancelled
The event's website says it's due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
A popular Christmas event in Cornwall's been cancelled for this year.
Padstow Christmas Festival normally attracts thousands of people every year - but a message on its website says it's off due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.
At the moment it's not clear what those circumstances are, but one of the sponsors, Sharp's Brewery have given us a statement.
Events manager, Nick White says, “As a longstanding loyal and primary sponsor we were onboard and excited to support this year’s Padstow Christmas Festival.
"The fantastic event is so dear to us"
"We're deeply saddened by the decision to cancel it but understand the difficulties facing the event industry and suppliers in the current economic climate. We extend our sympathy to all behind the event who have already worked so hard to try and make it happen and recognise what a difficult decision this must have been to make.
"Taking place just over the water from us in Rock, the fantastic event is so dear to all of us at Sharp's. It brings Padstow's harbourside to life during an otherwise quiet period and the whole town and beyond benefits greatly from the boosted footfall over that weekend.
"Since its inception, all those years ago, it has almost become synonymous with Padstow, which, come December is abuzz with celebrity chefs, incredible food and drink and a wonderful festive feeling. We're so proud to have played a part in that for over a decade."