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An Oxfordshire village has held a special Christmas craft market.
Held on Saturday, November 22, between 10am and 2pm, the Benson Artisan Market featured a range of craft items.
Prior to the event, organisers said: “Come on over to Benson Artisan Market, where you can find an amazing array of gifts, decorations and goodies for Christmas.”
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At the event itself, held inside Benson Parish Hall while it was raining outside, there was jewellery, art, candles and cards.
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In addition there were Christmas decorations, sewn goods, knitted accessories and skin-care products.
Refreshments were available for attendees in the form of coffee and cake, with a host of local Oxfordshire businesses showcasing their products.
These included award winning Womersley Foods, a small family business based in Harwell, candlemaker Rachel’s Wax Melts and Raw Paws Celebration, which sells natural dog treats.