Shoppers were encouraged to visit the High Street in the run up to Christmas.

Weston Mercury: Michelle Boardman Beau & Bloom florist at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONMichelle Boardman Beau & Bloom florist at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Collective was joined by 15 traders who set up pop-up shops around the Sovereign Shopping Centre,.

Items including homemade handbags, bathtime essentials, and plenty more were for sale.

Founder and owner of Sisters&Daughters Boutique, Jane Main, said the event went well and they hope to get a regular event agreed.

She said: "We've had lots of good feedback both in person or through Facebook.

Weston Mercury: Laurabug Designs by Laura Weston from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONLaurabug Designs by Laura Weston from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

"All the traders did very well on the day as well. Everyone was kept busy.

"A lot of people saw us as they were coming down from the car park it was a real joy to see the shopping centre lit up with special lighting.

"It was a real nice and pleasant experience."

Weston Mercury: Lisa Jewson with her Lisa's Glass at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONLisa Jewson with her Lisa's Glass at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Customers with their gift wrapped purchases at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCustomers with their gift wrapped purchases at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Cocos Canteen with Clare Morris from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCocos Canteen with Clare Morris from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Agatha and Reggie Bathtime Luxuries with Helen Curnow from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAgatha and Reggie Bathtime Luxuries with Helen Curnow from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Handbags and Home from Heidi Burton at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONHandbags and Home from Heidi Burton at the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The Independent Pet Co. by Kelly Adderley from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe Independent Pet Co. by Kelly Adderley from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Party Craft Balloons by Sam Chew from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONParty Craft Balloons by Sam Chew from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Party Craft Balloons by Sam Chew from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTONParty Craft Balloons by Sam Chew from the Weston Collective in the Sovereign Centre. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)