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Good Friday to see Rathbone Market in full swing

March 23, 2009
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Residents are invited to experience the traditional Rathbone Market at its finest on Good Friday.

Newham Council is hosting the Good Friday market in Canning Town on April 10, which has been successfully running for more than 50 years.

Senior lead member for Custom House and Canning Town, Councillor Paul Schafer, said: "The Good Friday market has been going for a long while and it's great to see that we are keeping up the tradition. It brings life to the area and connects the community. We hope to see residents from around the borough come along."

From 9am to 6pm, visitors can expect more than a hundred stalls offering a variety of items including clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and household goods, bric-a-brac, flowers and pot plants, plus a variety of food.

The Three Mills Association, which is a local group of crafters, will have a variety of stalls selling original goods such as hand painted glass items, leather wallets, dolls clothes and handmade cards.

Executive member for regeneration, Councillor Conor McAuley, said: "We recognise that Rathbone Market is important to local people and we are pleased that so many businesses are taking part in the Good Friday market. A thriving market is key to our long term vision for the area."

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