Those visiting Saffron Walden this weekend could have been mistake that it is December already. In the run up to Christmas, many shops are stocking presents for those not planning on writing to Santa.

With the 'Credit Crunch' everywhere in the media, we could also be mistaken that the town would be empty, but despite consumer spends apparently decreasing, the amount of visitors seems not to have be dampenedlike the weather.

Long may it continue, with an early Ho Ho Ho!