TUCK IN: Traders have started setting up their stalls ahead of a continental market.

They began displaying their goods in Cheadle yesterday for a three-day market.

Market superintendent Ray Wood said there were about nine stalls, adding: "It looks very good and is well worth a visit."

Paella, leather bags, meats, cheeses and bread will be among the goods for sale as more than 20 stalls are expected to line High Street on April 18 and 19.

High Street will be closed to traffic and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council will

allow

free parking on its

Tape Street and Well Street

car parks

.

Ben Emery, member for arts, culture and tourism said: "Last year's event attracted thousands of shoppers and this year's market looks set to be even bigger and better."

The mini-version of the market continues today and tomorrow and is open from 9am to 4pm.

Pictured, from left, market supervisor Ray Wood, councillor Ben Emery and organiser Jean Francois Lasnon. Picture: Malcolm Hart