Now in over 20 towns and cities, The Teenage Market is breathing new life into Britain’s traditional markets by attracting the next generation of young traders. The Teenage Market was created by teenage brothers Tom and Joe Barratt in Stockport in 2012 and is now in over 20 locations across the UK. Their first event…
The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, which was indeed majestic, was the setting for this year’s NABMA Conference and AGM. Delegate numbers were quoted as being the highest yet and there was a good mix of seasoned professionals and those cutting their teeth in the industry. It was pleasing to see that in a formerly male dominated…
Mrs C came home the other day with ANOTHER yes ANOTHER Cat! We already have two cats, Cleopatra and Fallon, a small dog, Fii Fii and a Snake named Amber and then all of a sudden my better half walks in with a “stray” kitten she must think that I was born yesterday, as this…
Community Markets in London are on the rise as people seem to be recognising the positive impact they can have on local communities and economy. Last month I brought you the story behind the community market triumph that is the West Norwood Feast (add link to article). The Feast is a gleaming example of how…
Blackburn Market has announced that a long-established shoe-repair business is relocating its standalone Blackburn store to one of the market’s shop units. Shoesmith, who specialise in shoe repairs, key cutting and engraving will be moving into their new base in Blackburn Market, which is home to more than 70 traders on Monday, 28th September. The specialist…
Market Place returned to Newcastle for the annual and much anticipated International Food Festival along the popular Greys and Grainger Street and the area around Greys Monument. Between Friday 11th – Sunday 20th September 2015 the centre of Newcastle was treated to a huge variety of delicious Continental goodies as traders proudly represented their country…
‘Quaint little town, nestling in the Suffolk Countryside, just a short drive from the coast. A perfect resting place for many a traveller (Nelson being one), and the ember to the fire that is now the Suffolk Show. Home to industry, agriculture plus a wealth of heritage and historical architecture.’ BUT…. not a market in…
The Town Centre is expected to see one of its busiest days yet on Saturday 19 September, as the annual Mardi Gras returns but to celebrate this year’s 1945 theme it will be joined by a Vintage Market. The recently re-developed Market Place, home to Eastleigh’s bustling Thursday and Saturday markets is for the first…
Don’t give your insurer an excuse to avoid paying out if anything ever goes wrong. Get your insurance right from the word go by avoiding these 5 mistakes… Stating your occupation incorrectly If you’re a caterer you’d probably tell your insurance broker that’s your occupation. But are there any other aspects to your business aside…
Street Food Live, taking place on 29th & 30th September at ExCeL, London, is an exciting new exhibition and conference, entirely dedicated to maximising the return on your street food business. Free tickets are now limited, click here to register. If you are interested in reaching more customers, finding the perfect pitch and best locations,…