Prestwich News
It’s official — market is best in Britain!
11:01am Thursday 2nd February 2012
BURY Market is celebrating another honour — as Britain’s best market attraction.
For the town’s so-called “jewel in the crown” received the accolade at the 2012 awards given out by National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).
Picked out from 1,150 rivals, it was also shortlisted for best speciality market for Bury meat & fish hall, and for best market hall.
Andrew Heyes, Bury markets manager, said: “The team and traders at Bury always demonstrate full commitment and professionalism in everything they do.
“This competition was a chance to give Bury Market an even greater national profile and show why this major North West visitor destination is successful.
“It’s down to many things including teamwork, positive publicity, innovation and most importantly, giving the customers what they want and a willingness to welcome change.”
Councillor John Smith, executive member for finance, said: “This award firmly puts Bury Market at the top of the national league table for a great day out, good service and great products.”
Bury Market continues to earn a raft of trophies and plaudits. Other recent successes include: winner of UK Coach Awards 2011, voted most coach friendly shopping attraction; and making The Guardian's 10 of the Best.
Another trophy could be on its way as the market has also been shortlisted in three categories at the forthcoming UK Coach Awards 2012.