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Sadly, due to the weather warnings for the weekend, most of the events arranged by the Dunster Winter Festival committee have had to be cancelled.
Some are going ahead. Please visit the Festival website and
Facebook Page for up to date information

https://www.dunsterwinterfestival.co.uk

 PRESS RELEASE - DECEMBER 2023

At a meeting on Monday 18th December 2023 the Dunster by Candlelight committee decided to end the Event. Over the years it provided fun for everyone but it was a victim of its own success and all good things come to an end. The feedback on this year's event has been very positive - it's good to go out on a high.

We are all very sad but we know that since it started Candlelight has helped not only the local economy but various local charities and it has raised well over £200,000 for St. Margaret’s Hospice. From very humble beginnings it became famous, filmed by the BBC and featured in several glossy magazines. Sally Mann our entertainment co-ordinator found us many great artists. It also put Dunster ‘on the map’, bringing people back throughout the year.

A big ‘thank you’ to all those people who became involved and helped in many different ways. We are sure something new will take its place to keep Christmas and Dunster bright and cheerful.

22nd December 2023