LATE night shopping nights will take place in Crediton every Friday evening during November under a new initiative by Crediton Town Council, Crediton Chamber of Commerce and in association with local traders.

The initiative will see live music performed at various locations in Crediton High Street as part of the Christmas in Crediton plans.

Jo Davey, Crediton Town Council events and communications officer, said that the intention of the Late Night Shopping evenings is to support Crediton traders and help the public to shop locally in the run up to Crediton.

This will include: November 1 - Late Night Shopping to include Second Sight, Tony Miller, Julian and Lesley Wild; November 8 - Late Night Shopping to include Chris Ostler, Charlie Gould, Ian Edgar and Sagalouts; November 15 - Late Night Shopping to include Jessie Hampson, Ian Edgar and Triffles; November 22 - Late Night Shopping to include Triffles, The Turning Tides Band, Marley and Seraph; November 29 - Late Night Shopping to include Dave and Caroline, Ian Edgar and Jessie Hampson.

Some parking restrictions will be in place for the safety of the musicians at locations along the High Street during the Friday evenings.

Don’t forget that Christmas in Crediton events take place on Saturday, November 30 and will include a Christmas Market in the Town Square from 1pm to 6pm with live bands, a bar, food, entertainers and a free opportunity for children to meet Father Christmas in his grotto.

It will also include a mini-parade and the grand Lights Switch-On event.