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A popular monthly event in Hoghton as forced to cancel at the last minute due to the impact of the weather.
The farmers’ market comes to Hoghton Tower on the third Sunday of every month and sees dozens of traders selling fresh Lancashire crafts and foods.
However, the impact of the weather associated with Storm Ashley this morning means that the event today (20 October) had to be cancelled at the eleventh hour ‘despite all contingency planning’.
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A spokesperson for Hoghton Tower said: “Due to the extremely strong winds and despite all contingency planning, we have had to make the sad decision to cancel the market at Hoghton Tower today.
“This is for the safety of all visitors , traders, volunteers and staff. The house and tea room remain open however so if you have a booking please do come along.”
Weather is expected to stay windy and wet until around midday today (20 October). It will be brighter from that point, though the wind will remain strong for most of today, according to the Met Office.
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