As we take our first breaths it has been proven that we have two instinctive fears that are built in us to help survival, loud noises and falling, these two make complete sense although most of the other fears I come across these days really do not. Last week me and my family went away…
When Cordelia Summers was five years young, a Sunday wasn’t a Sunday if she didn’t get to spend time with her beloved Nanna. The two of them were practically inseparable. One weekend Nanna taught a mesmerised Cordelia about sewing. She was fascinated by the thought of fixing bits of clothing and wondering what she might…
Christmas trading results from January confirmed the widening gulf between traditional ‘bricks ‘n mortar retailers’ and ‘Only online’ retailers. The big four supermarkets all warned of falling like-for-like Christmas sales despite their online presence and M&S Boss Marc Bolland threw himself onto his sword after announcing sales down 5.8% But hang on a minute –…
Late last year the Nationwide Caterers Association received confirmation from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) that our inspection plan has been accepted and will be brought into practice in 2016. You’re probably thinking either, “I have no idea what that is” or “that sounds boring”. We understand. But…
Bassettlaw is the northernmost district of Nottinghamshire which encompasses the towns of Worksop and Retford. Bassetlaw District Council operates the markets in both of these locations and has recently invested £50k on new stalls, canopies, and lighting systems to improve both the aesthetics from a customer’s perspective and the environment for the traders. The Royal…
Julie has been trading at Fleetwood since 1987 and is third generation in the family business. Starting her career at 16 on Morecambe market she decided to start trading at Fleetwood Market and her sister took over the business at Morecambe. When you visit Julie’s stall today, there’s a plethora of items for all your…
Traders from around the world will be descending on Stoke-on-Trent when a continental market returns to the city. From Wednesday, April 13 to Saturday, April 16, dozens of traders will be setting up stalls in the city centre in Tontine Square and Upper Market Square. Visitors to the market will be able to try a…
Enfield Market is owned by the Old Enfield Charitable Trust and has had a Charter since 1303. In 2014, the market was running at a loss and so 2015 saw an investment in excess of £100k with the unveiling on the new-look market on 1 October. Situated in the Market Place in the heart of…
Belfast Christmas Market has firmly established itself as a destination on the social calendar of the people of Belfast, Northern lreland and beyond. Piloted in 2004 by The Market Place, it was voted NABMA ‘Best Large Speciality Market 2015’. I was invited along, with NABMA President Councillor Mick Barker, by Allan Hartwell and his team,…
A market-house was erected by the Earl of Wilton in 1851 with the typical market day being Friday. The present day market hall was built in 1937 and was relocated to its present site on Blackburn Street and was devastated by a fire in 1980. Due to its location to the award winning neighbouring markets,…