Bad weather doesn't dampen Christmas spirit at Ipswich Microshop fayre

Around a dozen stalls, which included jewellery makers and handmade clothing, were at the Carr Street indoor market.

Tegan Jarrett raising money for her sisters trip to South Africa with her bodyshop stand. The Micro shop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Local drama group Magpie Performers hosted the fayre, to raise awareness for their upcoming panto Red, Riding Hood and the Three Pigs, and collect money for St Elizabeth Hospice.

Bridie Burn said: "It's been really positive, really good for the high street seeing this many people out and about.

Bridie from the Nerd Hut. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

"It's been one of the busiest days we've ever seen here, people really came out

"The people of Ipswich are clearly wanting more places to go visit and support locals.

This year the group decided to host the fayre with the Microshops to help support the independent businesses.

Tegan Jarrett raising money for her sisters trip to South Africa with her bodyshop stand. The Micro shop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Bridie added that they "had a lot of people ask us when the next event is going to be" and are "looking to do more together in the future".

Penny and Catrina. The Micro shop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Juice mix. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Bev and Bailey Mayhew from Busy B. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Bridie from the Nerd Hut. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Bev and Bailey Mayhew from Busy B. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Jazz Laidlow with beautiful bespoke jewellery. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Organiser Catrina Field from Magpie performers. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Festive juice from family business juice mix. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Zoe Fulger from Bloom and Lovely flowers. The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

The Microshop Christmas fayre in Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)