General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

JR.
I always try to support local markets whenever possible.
Bolton used to be one of the best in the North West. Even they are feeling the pinch now with stalls disappearing. Maybe high rents, high business rates or even supermarket shopping as there are 2/3 high street supermarkets within a stones throw of Bolton market? Plus a bit further away you have the Middlebrook retail park.
I find Chorley one of the best small Lancashire towns for shopping. Nice mixture of traditional market stalls, decent selection of shops plus ample affordable parking.