"It's banking Jim but not as we know it!"
Langporters have been flocking through the doors of the new business [pictured] which has opened up in the old Natwest Bank this week.
The general manager of the newest Paddy Power branch said she was delighted.
"Januarys are usually quiet" said Dame Miriam Stuckey, "but the sweepstake for when Langport's Christmas lights will come down this year has significantly boosted footfall"
"Locals have already bet almost £50,000 on the question with most aiming at July or even August" she added.
"It's been great fun betting on this year's date" said one excited customer, "thank goodness they don't bother about the tradition of taking the decs down before Epiphany around here...like everywhere else does."
There are no further details but for news on local Wassailing events and live music this weekend, Carry On Reading!
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Bere Cider Company [Jim & Mary's Cider Shack] is having its wassailing night on Saturday from 5pm.
There's also one at Ash on Witcombe Lane [land next to the primary school?] on Saturday from around 6:30pm.
.....and listen up Johnny Butten fans!
The world's fastest banjo player [official] is not only playing with the Olde Boston Tea Party at the Ash wassail on Saturday but also heading over for another performance with them in the marquee at the Halfway House, Pitney, on Sunday afternoon....
We believe the hot fiddles will be available back in the pub kitchen from 4 o'clock, depending on the availability of bar staff.
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