A LARGE number of people attended the Presteigne street fair. At the event there was lots to see and do including street entertainment, lots of stalls selling local produce and food, shops open till late and a chance to visit Father Christmas in his grotto.

There was singing by Presteigne Primary School choir and other local groups, the winners of the grand raffle were announced and the town's new street lights were turned on.

The competition for the best dressed window competition was won by The Wine Bar, 2nd Artisan Print and 3rd The Coffee House.

On the evening a new business opened in Broad Street called Beauty Works run by Ella Main and Chloe Creemer, that provides all aspects of beauty and holistic treatments and will be open every day from of the week including Sunday (appointments only).

In a romantic touch to the evening, Jerry Fleet made a surprise proposal to his girlfriend Cathy Gwilt. A special sign, made by Natasha Rowley and Candy Perkins from the Serendipity shop with the words 'Marry Me Cathy…?' was placed in their shop window in high street, where Cathy sells her hand made bags. When the couple arrived at the shop and saw the sign Jerry got down on one knee and asked the question. Her excited response was 'yes'!