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22 festive photos which show Stafford coming together for a day of fun and music

It was a day for a community to come together for a day of food, drink, music and festive fun in Stafford town centre.

By James Vukmirovic
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The Stafford Jingle and Mingle event in Market Square saw the Mayor of Stafford Councillor Jenny Barron and her consort Alderman Ray Barron chat with stall holders and members of the public after officially opening the event.

There was also a wide and diverse range of entertainment, from buskers Finn & Alfie to dancers Phantom Arts to a full Morris dancing performance from Stafford Morris.

Alongside the performances were a wide range of stalls selling sweet treats and savoury snacks, as well as charity stalls looking to meet people and drum up donations.

We've picked out 22 photos which show the festive fun of the day and the people who made it happen:

The Mayor of Stafford and her consort Alderman Ray Barron met with different groups throughout the day. Photo: Alderman Ray Barron
The Mayor of Stafford and her consort Alderman Ray Barron met with different groups throughout the day. Photo: Alderman Ray Barron
Buskers Finn and Alfie play a few tunes. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Buskers Finn and Alfie play a few tunes. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Even fluffy friends were being welcomed to the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Even fluffy friends were being welcomed to the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The square was full of people and different stalls. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The square was full of people and different stalls. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
There was entertainment and rides for the young and the young at heart. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
There was entertainment and rides for the young and the young at heart. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
A fine selection of food was on offer. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
A fine selection of food was on offer. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Fizzy Cork was the place to go for a refreshing drink. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Fizzy Cork was the place to go for a refreshing drink. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
There were more exotic treats like samosas available. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
There were more exotic treats like samosas available. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
It was a day for youngsters to enjoy themselves. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
It was a day for youngsters to enjoy themselves. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Phantom Arts put on a performance. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Phantom Arts put on a performance. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The town crier Adrian Basford joined the Mayor and consort on their walk around. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The town crier Adrian Basford joined the Mayor and consort on their walk around. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Mayor spent time walking around and meeting different groups. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Mayor spent time walking around and meeting different groups. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Christmas tree was the centrepoint of the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Christmas tree was the centrepoint of the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
There was a diverse mix of stalls at the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
There was a diverse mix of stalls at the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Young and old were able to meet the Mayor. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Young and old were able to meet the Mayor. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
On a still and cool day, it was a chance for the public to meet the Mayor of Stafford. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
On a still and cool day, it was a chance for the public to meet the Mayor of Stafford. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Stafford Morris team pose with the Mayor and consort after their performance. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Stafford Morris team pose with the Mayor and consort after their performance. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The performances on the day were a real mixture. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The performances on the day were a real mixture. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Stafford Morris put on a traditional show. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
Stafford Morris put on a traditional show. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Morris dancers prepare for their performance. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Morris dancers prepare for their performance. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Mayor of Stafford got the event officially underway. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Mayor of Stafford got the event officially underway. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Mayor of Stafford and her consort were guests of honour at the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography
The Mayor of Stafford and her consort were guests of honour at the event. Photo: Ian Knight / Z70 Photography