A CHRISTMAS pop up shop will be coming to Reading this October.

Artisans Handmade UK has a shop based in Caversham and owner Kellie Henderson explained they will be taking on the old Lakeland unit outside the Oracle where they will open a Christmas pop up shop.

She revealed the shop will open on October 4 and will be there until January 10.

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Kellie said a lot of sellers have had their craft fairs and exhibitions cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and she wants to give them somewhere to sell.

She added: "A lot of them are at the point they could potentially lose their businesses.

"It’s breaking point for a lot of them I think."

There are currently 80 sellers who will be at the pop up shop selling a variety of items.

These include adults and children's clothes, jewellery, ceramics, handbags, accessories, baby items such as teething rings and men's gifts.

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When the shop opens, there will be a Christmas theme for customers to enjoy.

Safety measures will also be in place such as hand sanitiser stations, one way systems and protective screens.

Staff will also be wearing masks and somebody will be at the entrance limiting the number of people in the shop.

The Caversham shop will remain open.