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Durham Continental (Food) Market 2008
Wednesday 8th October 2008
Geraud Markets UK Limited has confirmed the rendezvous for the Durham Continental Market of 2008 in the Market Place from 23rd – 26th October. The Continental Market promises to be bigger and better than ever. The market will consist of a number of European traders taking over approximately 100m of the market place to offer a wide range of international food goods.
Products on offer include fruit, vegetables, cheeses, olives, antipasti and French breads, plus many traditional dishes to take away such as Bavarian Sausage, paella, tartiflette, garlic potatoes, crepes and waffles.
The market will operate in the Market Place from 9.00am on Thursday and finish at 5.00pm. On Friday and Saturday it will open from 9:00am and finish at 5.00pm, and on Sunday the opening hours will be from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Groupe Geraud Deputy Chief Executive, Tony Fraser, said; "Geraud Markets is proud of the authentic cosmopolitan feel it is able to create in its Continental Market. Our dedicated Speciality Markets Team is constantly striving to broaden the range of goods on offer whilst ensuring that the quality is representative of the best of European Markets. We believe that our Continental and other Speciality Markets will become increasingly popular and successful events, providing the City with unique alternative shopping experiences."