Continental…and beyond!

The next continental market in Wigan town centre promises to be magnifique!

A European delight awaits shoppers in the Market Place between Wednesday March 4 and Saturday March 7, when a stunning array of foods, drinks and products will be showcased.

There will be unique and beautifully crafted gifts, including eye catching jewellery; pretty pashminas; aromatic perfumes; and ornate mirrors. And taste buds will be excited by a selection of exotic foods including French cheeses, nuts, dried fruits, saucissons, pates and crépes.

On Saturday March 7, the market will be going global when fair trade traders from Africa and Latin America will be selling their wares. Coffee from Ethiopia and fruit from Columbia are just some of the more exotic goods that will be available on the day.

These traders are part of a network that help millions of farmers, workers and their families to get a better deal, allowing them to invest in their own communities. Local schools have been involved in promoting fair trade in Wigan, and there will be lively activities during the continental market too.

Cllr David Molyneux, deputy leader of Wigan Council, says: "Supporting your local town centres is especially important at present, and there’s extra incentive to come with all the tastes and delights of the continental market to enjoy."

For further information about the continental market, please contact Mike Matthews, town centre manager on 01942 828890 or email: tcm@wigan.gov.uk.