As a result of the recent debate about the impact of the Artisan Market on retailing in the town, the Wilmslow market has been moved to take place on Sunday, 17th November.
At the heart of the debate is the issue of whether the market should be held on a Saturday or moved to a Sunday. Having considered all of the views expressed it was agreed that the market would move to a Sunday for a trial period during November and December.
Over 100 stalls will be located down Grove Street, Grove Avenue and Bank Square from 10am until 4pm.
Organiser Denise Valente said "We are tentatively optimistic about the move to Sunday this week.
"We have received so much support and encouragement from our visitors that I am confident they will still come along on Sunday and make this week's Artisan Market one of the very best so far.
"I have invited over 120 of the very best artisan traders, all of whom will be there on Sunday to show that we can deliver an outstanding market for our town no matter what day of the week it is held."
Wilmslow Town Council has appointed an independent local market research company to look into the impact of Artisan Market on trading patterns in the town.
Wilmslow based Wendy Dunn Research will be carrying out research, at a cost of up to £3500, after the first Sunday market is held on Sunday, to help them determine whether the market should stay on a Saturday or move to a Sunday.
Wendy Dunn's research will include town centre shops along with those on Chapel Lane, Summerfields and Lacey Green.
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