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Golden anniversary for Bury Market trader

Mohammed Ghyas is presented with gifts by the Mayor of Bury on his 50th anniversary of trading on Bury Market. Also pictured is his son Waqas, the mayor’s consort James Bentley, and market managers Simon Green and David

Mohammed Ghyas is celebrating half a century as a trader on the famous Bury Market.

It’s been 50 years since Mohammed started serving customers at the award-winning market, where he runs M.G. Italian Fashion on Georgiana Block.

He was presented with a certificate and flowers by the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Sandra Walmsley.

Mohammed said: “It has been a very good job. When I started, the first 2-3 years I was a casual trader, and it was very hard as I didn’t speak good English and had no family to help me. But, over time and after a lot of hard work, it has been a great experience. It’s a fantastic market, I’ve worked on a lot of different markets over the years but this one is great.

“I still have some long-term customers. One lady visited me a few weeks ago, and she was wearing a skirt that she had bought from me 25 years ago!

“There have been a lot of ups and downs, but ultimately after a lot of hard work it has all been worth it. I’ve always tried my best to give respect and a great service to everybody, traders and customers, for 50 years.”

The mayor said: “It was a pleasure to present Mohammed with a Certificate of Appreciation to mark his 50 years as a stall holder on Bury Market.

“The market is the beating heart of our town centre and people like Mohammed, and his son Waqas, are what make it so special. I wish them the very best for the next 50 years on Bury Market.”

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