The shoppers of Chesterfield| were invited to vote for their favourite Market Traders in a closely fought competition run by Chesterfield Borough Council in their Chesterfield Market Retailer Guide.

Holding onto their title of ‘Favourite Market Stall’ for a second year was Ibbotsons for the outdoor market and the ‘Favourite Market Hall Retailer’ award went to the delighted new owners of Freds Haberdashery.

The winning traders were presented with cash prizes and certificates by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield at a presentation on Chesterfield Market.

Ten lucky shoppers who were picked at random from the market competition entrants were also presented with £50 worth of vouchers to spend on Chesterfield outdoor market or the indoor market hall.

The Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Keith Morgan said: “The number of entries we had for the competition was fantastic and shows that there is still an awful lot of support for Chesterfield’s markets. Many shoppers have loyally supported the traders for a number of years and we are also attracting new customers with the quality, value for money and fresh local produce which the markets can offer.”

Market shopping is becoming a more attractive option as people are economising in these credit crunch times. As well as saving money and supporting your local market traders, shopping on the market is good for the environment as it cuts down on food miles, uses less packaging and therefore reduces your carbon footprint.