CONTINENTAL market traders brought a touch of "ooh-la-la!" to Ringwood yesterday.

Held in the town's historic Market Place and in The Furlong Centre, the event marked the end of a long cold winter.

Nearly 30 traders from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Holland, Belgium and the UK sold olives, cheese, onions, nougat, dried fruits, chocolates, crepes, tartiflettes and Muscadet wines.

There were also bags and leather items, French lingerie, Spanish pottery and craftwork from Poland.

The market was organised by Ringwood Chamber of Trade and Commerce.