On Saturday traders on Todmorden Market got the party started for the Grand Depart by donning their distinctive yellow Tour De Tod t-shirts designed by competiton winner Katie Atkinson of Walsden St Peter’s primary school.
Stalls were festooned with bunting and ballons and there was a real sense of excitement and anticipation for next weeks big late night Two Counties Markets.
As well as market traders many members of the public were able to buy t-shirts and raffle tickets for Todmorden Market Association’s Grand Raffle.
Tickets and t-shirts will be available to buy on the market right up to the Grand Depart itself.