A new spat has broken out between the long-established Smalltown Chamber of Trade and the newly formed Smalltown Shops group over the Christmas Light Switch-On.
Traditionally, SCOT have organised a highly successful event outside the George Inn – until last year, when the George had to organise their own tree after Smalltown Council relocated the town tree to a spot outside the White Elephant Enclosure.
This year the tree and main event will once again be back where it always has been and there will be a second tree and another event at the other end of the High Street in the Smalltown car park, organised by the SS.
SomersetClive interviewed SS Supremo Squire Teflon last year when he told us “Yes, this is a new organisation set up by a group of shop owners in Smalltown. No, I don’t have a shop but, in my quest for town domination, I have offered my help and support.”
(At this point Squire Teflon stopped to stroke the white cat on his lap and compose his thoughts.)
“I am absolutely NOT involved in this group in any way, shape or form and will not be using my influence to obtain funding.”
Now news reaches us that the SS have been unsuccessful in their attempts to attract some entertainment to the car park and have been trying to poach SCOT’s pig roast in an attempt to make it look as if they know what they are doing.
SomersetClive is loathe to suggest it, but we can’t help but think that something like an ice rink could be a great addition to the car park. Imagine the smiles on the faces of the little children!