Entertainment for all at market re-launch (From Redditch Advertiser)

Entertainment for all at market re-launch

1:01pm Wednesday 22nd October 2008

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WOMBLES, stilt walkers and dragons will be in Redditch to help celebrate the re-launch of the town’s new look open air market.

Following major improvement work, the Redditch Council-run market has been moved back to its permanent home in Alcester Street with new stalls, skirts, electrical points and lighting.

And to mark its return, the council has organised events and activities running until Saturday, November 1 to keep shoppers entertained.

Young market visitors will be able to take part in a colouring competition with The Wombles or take a ride on the fun fair.

There will also be street entertainers, face painters and a chance to find out more about Redditch’s different charities.

At noon on Saturday, November 1, Redditch’s mayor, Councillor Jack Field, will unveil the new market plaque and 102 Touch Radio will be there to broadcast a live show from 10am-1pm.

Councillor Colin MacMillan, portfolio holder for local environment, planning and transport, said: “We want as many people as possible to come down to the market and see what it has to offer.

“The re-location of the market is the first stage in our exciting plans for the town centre and I wish the traders all the best with their businesses.”

Terry Horne, the council’s head of operations, said: “These are exciting times for Redditch open air market, with so much going on at the moment.

“We’re preparing for the future and looking at re-introducing a Christmas market and farmers market while still retaining all the qualities a traditional market has to offer.”

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