Sunday Market...?

Hi neighbours

Wouldn't it be great to get a Sunday market going on Myddleton Road. Has anyone ever explored this idea?

I was just reading the paper today and saw a story about a group who regenerate old arcades such as Granville Arcade in Brixton, filling empty units with independent retailers and creative spaces. I thought.. how could some of that spirit be transferred to Myddleton road..? I know there are lots of discussions about how it could be regenerated. Thankfully The Step is coming, which will hopefully kick start something, but also it got my mind thinking - a market would bring people to the area, you wouldn't have to deal with property / council / long lost owners issue of empty shops (although obviously it would be great to have them used in better ways eventually), and it would provide a place for local retailers to sell interesting stuff that you don't find in Wood Green!

My brother lives in Clapton and there are a couple of Sunday Markets. Chatsworth Road has become much more interesting with new independent shops. I dont see why Myddleton Road couldn't go the same way.

Lucy.

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on May 1, 2012 at 10:01

thanks Victoria, just proves what an important, timely topic regeneration is, and though Myddleton Road is not a town high street it could certainly benefit from fresh ideas!

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Permalink Reply by Anna Blackburn on May 2, 2012 at 17:09

Thanks for the info about the High Street Camp, Richard. It looks interesting and I have signed up for it.

Richard McKeever said:

Lucy

It's brilliant that this initiative has come so far.

Today I heard about an event happening on May 25th which might help with the next stages.

High Street Camp is a free one day event sharing learning between people who have experience of regenerating neighbourhoods.

The organisers say:

Do you want to put life back into your high street or town centre?

Are you part of a Town Team, have you bid to become one of the Portas Pilots, or are you just someone who wants to get on and improve the centre of your community? If so, then High Street Camp is for you!

High Street Camp (#highstcamp on Twitter) is an unconference - a chance for people who want to get things done to get together, hear from people who've already had a go, share experiences and come up with new ideas.

It's a participative event, not a series of lectures or presentations - a chance to roll your sleeves up and work with other people who share your concerns and interests.

More details and registration are here it is free to attend.

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Permalink Reply by Nell Riches on June 23, 2012 at 10:06

Hi Guys...hope plans are going well for the Sunday Market. Thought you would like to know we have a Vintage Market in the garden at The Step today as part of AP and Beyond between 11-4. Not linked to the plans on here but hopefully a good little tester for future plans. We also have a yummy locally made cakes stall with ice cream tubs and juices too! Be lovely to see you all.

Thanks Nell and Mit

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on June 23, 2012 at 11:52

Hi Nell

The back yard looked lovely this morning! I hope it goes well today.

In terms of the street market we are still trying to pin down councilors and officers for a site visit to Myddleton Road. I don't know what the delay is, as the will seems to be there, but I will keep everyone posted on news.

Strolling down the street today it still seems such a good idea to get something going on a Saturday. I really hope we can make this happen.

Lucy

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Permalink Reply by Ed Balleny on August 23, 2012 at 17:27

I was wondering whether the Myddleton road market plan was still under construction or has it come to a halt. There seems to be no discussion on this for a long time. It is exciting that there is a market coming to Bounds Green school but does this mean that the people who got together to develop the Myddleton road market will not go any further with the idea? I guess depending on how often the Bounds Green market operates there would still be demand for both? Can anyone who is involved with the planning of the Myddleton road market let us know your thoughts? Thanks. Ed

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Permalink Reply by Sam on August 23, 2012 at 18:50

Hope so, although I wasn't involved in the planning. I've checked out the website for the new market and it looks like London-wide street food market stuff, nothing wrong with that and I'm sure many would appreciate it, but I was rather hoping the myddleton road market would be a rather more homegrown affair with very local traders from bounds green, wood green etc so that it would benefit not just the street itself but also the traders who are resident within our area. Also I think there was mention of not just food but crafty stuff or even vintage items which again would be more appealing to me since I can get a wonderful array of street type food, fresh veg, meat and fish up on green lanes already and I do like to shop local! So from my perspective I would still like to see the myddleton market still happen as it would be different from the bounds green market (which says it will run fortnightly) so hopefully the demand for it will still be there from residents and organizers alike.

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Permalink Reply by Kari Koonin on August 23, 2012 at 18:54

Plans are still afoot for Myddleton Road. Lucy will hopefully fill you in but essentially the council's wheels of bureaucracy turn incredibly slowly (council meetings etc etc). The Bounds Green market is, or will be, on school premises so does not need to go through so many processes to obtain permission.

A couple of weekends ago Lucy and I surveyed traders in Myddleton Road on behalf of the council to ascertain whether they were in favour, and they were all understandably very keen on the idea.

The feeling is that the Bounds Green market shouldn't affect us - and we are even talking about potentially working together, or alternating, so that can only be positive.

So fingers crossed: we hope to get there sooner or later.

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on August 23, 2012 at 21:20

hi All, yes as Kari said we are in talks still and it seems very much something our councillors are supporting, its just the whole process with the council is slow. At the moment we are still aiming for a smallish market on a Saturday with a focus on local and sustainable produce/ crafts / vintage etc as well as street food. I wish Haringey were more forward thinking than policy bound, but we have to work with them to make it happen. We're planning to work with Beulah at Bounds Green market to avoid clashes and allow people to visit both. I'd love to be able to check out her first market on the 1st but have to be at a wedding unfortunately. It would be great to hear back from anyone who goes!

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Permalink Reply by Beulah Antonin on August 23, 2012 at 20:52

Hello all,

My name is Beulah and with my husband we are organising the Bounds Green Market, when we started planning we had no idea about the Myddleton Market (even though we have lived in Bounds Green for over a15months!). When we did find out, I had a conversation with Lucy and said that I didn't want all the work that she has done and the local residents to be swallowed up by what we are doing. We agreed that we wanted to work together and compliment each other's market.

We have agreed to run this as an every other Sat market so that when Myddleton Road get their application approved we could take it in turns and help build both markets.

We have tried to source local traders:- Chef Kreyol is Bounds Green based, AtasteofSrilanka lives in Wood Green, Petit Gateau & Velvet Rose are Crouch Enders. We would love to have more local traders and if you are interested or know of anyone interested in having a pitch please do get in touch.

We are not trying to replace local businesses, but we live near Warwick Road and we have very little choice in terms of food and produce so we hope that for residents this will be something of value. We don't want people to feel like they have to choose, but hopefully everyone can benefit from two great markets in the N11 area!

Many thanks

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on August 23, 2012 at 21:35

Good luck for the 1st Beulah, sorry not to be able to make it but def for the next one. Very exciting to have this in Bounds Green. Will keep you posted of our progress on Myddleton Road.