WITH Christmas just around the corner, shoppers will have the opportunity to pick up a special gift at Dudley’s festive craft market this weekend.

A variety of handmade crafts will be on offer at Sunday’s event, including watercolours, knitted goods, pottery, wooden crafts, jewellery and Christmas flower arrangements.

The event has been organised by Dudley Council’s adult and community learning team and many of the regular market stalls will also be open for business as well as other shops in the town.

Councillor Khurshid Ahmed, cabinet member for planning and economic development, said: “Dudley is a thriving market town and this will be a fantastic event to bring the community together to enjoy the spirit of Christmas and pick up a gift at the same time.”

Stalls open at 10am motorists will benefit from free parking at the Flood Street and Stafford Street car parks.