There's plenty of craft fairs and markets coming in the run up to Christmas, so if you're after some handmade goodies, these are the places to hit up. Buying from independent businesses begins a massive cycle, you purchase a handmade item, the business owner can continue their passion, they continue to buy supplies from their suppliers, which funds the supplies more and so on. There is no downside to buying from them. Ever. Buy from individuals, not chain stores this Christmas.

There are many different events happening over this time, here's just a few...

Art At The Altar

Thursday November 17th- Sunday 20th

Penistone Church

www.facebook.com/events/611443025726684/

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A Festive Apothecarium & The Victorian Arcade Experience

The Civic & The Arcade

Saturday November 26th

www.facebook.com/events/1033855903374762 & www.facebook.com/events/1081813468534057

Made & Found Christmas Market

Penistone Market Barn

Sunday 27th November

www.facebook.com/events/625407570943585

Etsy Made Local with Crafty Business Network

Digital Media Centre

Saturday December 3rd

www.facebook.com/events/1146254682097653

Baa-Rilliant Craft Fair

Cannon Hall

Saturday December 10th & Sunday 11th

www.facebook.com/events/954015408061394

Crafty Business Makers Market

Penistone Market Barn

Sunday 11th December

www.facebook.com/events/1747358515519939