Market Trade News: graham wilson

Monday, 29 April 2013

A call to market for young entrepreneurs

Durham Outdoor Market is inviting young entrepreneurs to bring their ideas and products to market at Durham City’s first ever Youth Market.
The Youth Market, which will take place on Sunday 19th May, is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs aged between 16 and 23(ish) to book a stall either to market test their money spinning idea, or if they are further along the line, to sell their product.
Colin Wilkes, Managing Director of Durham Markets commented: “Like many well-known entrepreneurs, taking a market stall to develop and sell your product can be the first step on the road to success, it being a cost effective and practical way of getting any prospective entrepreneur in front of the public with their product.”
Young traders can book a traditional canopied market stall for just £10 per stall, a special price for this market only. Any young person interested in a stall should call Karen Wilkes at Durham Markets on 0191 384 6153 or email durhammarkets@yahoo.co.uk for an application form, or for further information.
Colin Wilkes added: “We’re really excited about our first Youth Market. This is the opportunity for young people to put their ideas and products, whatever they may be, in front of a buying public in the heart of Durham City. I’m sure there will be a lot of talented individuals out there and we hope we can give them some encouragement by providing the opportunity to take this important next step. We’re looking forward to discovering a whole host of new talent, the entrepreneurs of the future.
“The ‘stall for a tenner’ idea was part of the Mary Portas’ review of High Streets. It’s one of her ideas to encourage new independent businesses into retail and is especially aimed at young people. We’re sure there are many young independent traders in the region who will jump at the chance to promote their idea at Durham’s Youth Market.”
The Youth Market is part of Love Your Local Market (LYLM) fortnight, a national celebration of markets running from Wednesday 15th to Wednesday 29th May, 2013, which was launched in the House of Commons by Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, in November 2012.
Graham Wilson OBE, Chief Executive of the National Association of British Market Authorities, commented: “It’s great to see young people getting involved in markets. They have so much to offer with their enthusiasm, freshness and new ideas and they are an important part of Love Your Local Market 2013.”
As well as the Youth Market, for LYLM Durham Markets will be holding a Nostalgia and General Market on the Bank Holiday Weekend, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May 2013. The cost of a stall for this market will be £15 per stall per day and priority will be given to new traders, or traders who have not traded previously in Durham City. Interested traders are invited to phone 0191 384 6153 for an application form, or to email durhammarkets@yahoo.co.uk.

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Penkridge Market joins the Love Your Local Market Campaign

Penkridge Market, near Stafford, announced today that it will be participating in the high profile, national 2013 Love Your Local Market campaign in May, led by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) & backed by Central Government & the wider market industry.

The campaign aims to attract new market traders and highlights the importance that markets play in the heart of their local community, not only for retail but as a valuable community asset, providing the focal point of many town centres. Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government announced in the House of Commons in November that LYLM 2013 will run from 15th May to 29th May. He welcomed the support of the markets industry, which has set a target of 500 markets getting involved in this year’s events, in addition to 3,000 new traders. To support this national campaign, Penkridge Market will be leasing stalls to local entrepreneurs during the fortnight (15th May to 29th May), at a reduced rate of £10 per stall, to allow them to ‘try out’ their business ideas and to attract more people to visit the town centre.

Matt Williams, Manager at Penkridge Market said:

“We know how tough it is to set up a business, especially during this difficult economic climate, so a market stall is a great way to try out ideas and get customers feedback, without it costing very much. The Market attracts up to 5,000 people from around the Region every Market day, so it’s a great place to start a new business.”

Matt has also kindly agreed to provide an Information Point on the day where prospective stall holders, can find out everything they need to know about setting up a business as a market trader. Information on everything from insurance and trading standards, to suppliers and carrier bags, will be available.

Graham Wilson OBE, Chief Executive of the National Association of British Market Authorities says:

"Love Your Local Market is the biggest market event in a generation. It gives people the chance of a new career and demonstrates how important the market is to the local community. With the financial backing of the Government and our headline sponsor HMY Radfords we intend to make Love Your Local Market 2013 the biggest & best market campaign the UK has ever seen"

Stan Carty, Commercial Director HMY Radfords says:

“HMY Radford are delighted to be the sponsors for the 'Love Your Local Market 2013’ campaign. We feel honoured to be associated with such a prestigious and national community focused drive. We look forward with great anticipation and endeavour to providing wholehearted support to NABMA, local markets and traders alike”.

Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449. It is just three miles from Junction 12 of the M6 and is also easily accessible from the A5. It is 6 miles from Stafford; 7 miles from Cannock and 10 miles from Wolverhampton (postcode ST19 5AP).

For further information and to book a stall on the Market please call Matt Williams on 01785 714221. Please book early to avoid disappointment.”