Continental market helping benefit local traders too

Tue, 18 Aug 2015

Playing host to the continental market in Douglas could help local businesses and traders cash in.

That's the view of the Douglas Development Partnership which has organised for stallholders from across the continent to sell their wares on Loch Promenade.

It's a concept that's proved popular with our listeners - Karen says there's something for everyone, Donald "loves it" and Glynn says it's good to try something different.

However Julie and Sue say they'd like to see Manx produce showcased - Mary says it's a "win win" idea as she shopped at both the market and locally.

Town centre manager Michelle O'Malley agrees and says it was missed last year: