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Families Turned Away as Tech Giant Takes Over Market
9 Dec
Summary
- Arm Holdings booked Cambridge Christmas market exclusively for staff.
- Hundreds of locals and families were denied entry.
- The company spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on the event.
Cambridge Christmas market was exclusively booked by technology company Arm Holdings for its annual staff party, leading to public outcry. Hundreds of locals, including families, were denied entry to the normally accessible festive event on Saturday. Reports indicate Arm Holdings spent hundreds of thousands of pounds to secure the venue, transforming it into a private party space for employees and their relatives.
The decision to privatize the market on a popular weekend day caused significant disappointment. Several attendees, who had traveled considerable distances, expressed their distress and anger at being turned away. One visitor described the situation as 'elitism at its worst,' questioning the timing and exclusivity of the corporate booking.
Arm Holdings has issued an apology for the inconvenience caused, stating their intention was to celebrate with their employees, who have been part of the Cambridge community for over 30 years. The market organizers mentioned that commercial hires are crucial for the market's viability, while Cambridge council noted their importance for the public offering.
