Fenland District Council has made the "difficult decision" to cancel Wisbech Christmas Fayre, which was due to take place on Sunday December 8.
The council said the cancellation has been deemed necessary owing to safety concerns.
The Met Office is currently forecasting gusts of 53mph throughout the day.
The temporary structures such as gazebos will not withstand winds of this force.
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Therefore, in the interests of public safety, the event will not go ahead.
The council says it has reached out to stallholders directly via email with details on how to receive a refund or transfer their booking to next year.
Wisbech Library and Wisbech & Fenland Museum and have confirmed that they will be proceeding with free indoor activities between 10am and 2pm.
Activities at Wisbech Library include:
- A mosaic workshop held by The Library Presents 11am to 1pm
- A variety of craft stalls
- Indoor family games
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Activities at Wisbech & Fenland Museum include:
- Free make your own Christmas decoration activity
- Historical Christmas food tasting with The Ferry Project Cookery School
- Music from the Rusty Relics
- Second-hand book stall
Visit Wisbech & Fenland Museum's page for updates on their events.
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