Christmas market forced to cancel reindeer booking due to fears over animal rights protests

A local Christmas fair has performed a major U-turn in its plan to feature reindeer at this year’s festivities.Richmond Business and Tourism Association, which runs Richmond Christmas Fair, confirmed its decision not to feature the animals in part due to “protests that were building”.Organisers had advertised that “actual reindeer” could feature at the November 29 event.Members of the organising committee acknowledged the “strength of feeling” surrounding the matter. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The North East Animal Rights Group took to social media to welcome the decision, while some condemned it.In a statement, members of the committee responded to some of the concerns raised about the presence of its booked...

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