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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Well known Bolton Market trader to get his big break on television TONIGHT
A Bolton trader set to feature on a new TV show tonight said that he hopes it will bring more people into the market. Faking It first aired on Channel 4 in the 2000s – but it's now being brought back for a brand new series on Channel 5. The premise is that a volunteer will agree to be plunged into a very different world and asked to master a new skill. After just four weeks they will then try to pass themselves off as the genuine article. In the first episode, posh Surrey estate agent Rex Adams - who sells multi-million pound properties across London - finds out if he can cut it as a meat trader. His accent and haircut could be a giveaway – so Rex was given a makeover and lessons from a dialect coach. He tries to blend in at Bolton Market – working at seasoned trader Tony Frame's Salmon Kings stall. Salmon Kings stall in Bolton Market (Image: Newsquest) Mr Frame said that he couldn't reveal too much about the episode – which airs on Tuesday night (May 20) – but said that Rex was 'a good kid'. He said: 'They did a very good job of it – without giving too much away. 'As a worker – he was ok – a good kid. It was totally different for him, a culture shock for him getting up early in the morning.' He said that production crews chose Bolton Market after considering a number of options – including neighbouring Bury. Mr Frame said he thought his stall was chosen because it's always busy and has a 'real presence in the market'. He said: 'They had come down to say we'd be on the show at least six months before that – it was between us, Bury and I think somewhere else. 'They looked at a few markets – I think they chose us because we're very steady, busy and have good turnover. 'We have a real presence in the market because we've been here a long time.' Have a story? Get in touch at Mr Frame said that he hopes being featured on the show will promote the market and Bolton in general. He said: 'Hopefully it promotes the market – it's not about just promoting us – it's about promoting Bolton Market. 'It's not about us really, it's about promoting Bolton and the market in general.' Tony Frame said he hopes the show will promote Bolton Market (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Bolton Market's Grumpy Baker wins Men in Business award READ MORE: Ramsbottom installer best over 'work of art' barn conversion READ MORE: Choice Cuts at Bolton Market nominated for an award Mr Frame wasn't sure if he would take part in the show again – but said it was a 'very good' experience. He said: 'It was very good – quite time consuming and sometimes they did get in the way. 'They would go off and jobs" target="_blank">work around you – they knew what they were doing – and tried their best not to get in the way.' Faking it airs at 9pm tonight.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
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Butchers with 45 years experience nominated for award
A butchers whose owner has 45 years experience has been nominated for an award. Choice Cuts in Bolton Market is a finalist in the Bolton News Best Farm, Deli or Butchers Shop awards. The butchers has a wide range of locally-sourced meats, eggs, and even sells game when it is in season. Owner, Carl Gibney, has been in the butchery game for 45 years, having worked everywhere from the slaughterhouse to being a butcher in Scotland. He said: "I started off in Scotland so have done everything from making haggis to Scotch pies and square sausage, I have worked in a slaughterhouse for two years, I have done everything. The stall in the market (Image: Newsquest) "I have got my own animals, sheep, goats, and even though that is a hobby, when it is time for them to go, I will take them to the slaughterhouse - all of our meat is local. "Our beef, lamb, pork, it is all British. We also sell game when it is in season, deer, pheasants. Read more: 'We have generations of the same family coming in' - Bolton butchers Read more: 'Traditional' butchers which produce the best burger in Britain up for another award Read more: Locally sourced produce for local people at popular foodhall shortlisted for award "Our motto is 'big enough to cope, small enough to care' - I am a firm believer that if I don't have something, I will try and get it." Choice Cuts (Image: Newsquest) Bolton Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Carl added: "It is word of mouth, I get a lot of people coming back week in, week out. "We deal with all sorts of people and cater for everybody. When I was younger there were no supermarkets, you would always go to your local butchers and greengrocers. "Now it is turning full circle, people want quality. There is a big difference, our produce has never seen a packet." He added: "We are very grateful to the people that have nominated us." To vote, pick up a copy of today's paper.
