John and Sue Shaw they retired after 60 years in the market selling ladies fashion and knitwear.

John Shaw's father had the business when John was introduced on to the market at the tender age of 12 years helping to set up his father's stalls.

They attended markets at South Elmsall, Pontefract, Barnsley as well as here.  Their business in Mexborough market hall commenced in the late 1940's with John starting in 1952 (year I was born cough!).
Shaws also had a shop for many years in nearby Conisbrough near the famous (Ivanhoe) Conisbrough castle until John became ill about 10 years ago and had to close the shop along with his markets other than Mexborough in which his wife Sue continued however John has helped out.

John & Sue have family living in Greece and their retirement will consist of visiting them more often than they could do previously.  

Mexborough Market raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Mexborough Market presented Yorkshire air ambulance with a cheque for £2365

Attending the presention were (from left to right in the photo) Sandra Deans NMTF branch Vice Chairperson and cosmetics stall holder, Wendy Bailey NMTF "Branch" chairperson & clothing alteration stall holder, Ralph Lowery Mexborough Market Supervisor Doncaster markets, Mark Perry South Yorkshire Regional Fundraiser Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Phil Toon Pet foods and First responder who introduced air ambulance fundraising to the market.

Initially the fund raising was started August 2009 with a display stand, background to photographs, with collection bucket and a number of collecting tins on various market stalls. Total raised and donated to date is £5365
Mexborough market has also been nominated for an award from Yorkshire air Ambulance for the length of time we have been promoting this worth while service.