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Southport's
Christmas Continental Market's first day is a hit.
- Photographs by Patrick
Trollope.
NOT so sunny Southport had a
continental feel as Lord Street was taken over lots of market
stalls. You could have mistaken if you thought you were
in Parris, that is if it was sunny. Ok a few
stalls where from Peterborough, but most of them came from all over
France, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Spain. This gave
shoppers and tourists a really interesting time and a truly European
experience. On offer were all types of products from Bom
Boms to French bread and cheese, even Crępes and handbags made in
Parris. I only got one bit of bad feedback, but the rest of
the feedback was fantastic. Most people commented "This
is fun and a fantastic idea that livens up the town."
James from Liverpool told us "The stalls are a nice
addition to the town. With Liverpool getting European
Capital of Culture in 2008, this is a fantastic way to get every one
into the spirit." Joanna Proctor said "I
love the mix of languages and music styles as I walk along the
street. This would be fantastic in the
summer!"
The market was organised by Sefton
Council and Southport Business Village Partnership. Ken
Deary SBVP chair said:- "We welcome the Continental
Market to our town and we hope it will boost sales for our towns
shops and restaurants in the process."
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