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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on January 22, 2012 at 21:50

oh no read this too late! will definitely make the next one.. how often do they run do you know?

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on January 23, 2012 at 12:14

Hi Lucy - They run once a month I think, they started small - a couple of tables of jewellery and hand made stuff in the shop and now they have extended slightly - including locally grown produce and locally laid eggs!

I think its the right model - a small start with a few local suppliers and grow gradually.

More info on BGBS Facebook page

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Permalink Reply by Shona Rose on January 27, 2012 at 14:02

Hmm.  I visited the Book shop last week and there were 3 stalls in the shop plus some cupcakes outside, and myself the only customer .... or did I miss something? Is there some large area out back with lots more???

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on January 27, 2012 at 14:25

No - it is a very small affair - that's the point I was making.

A small start with a handful of stalls is probably more realistic than attempting to launch with a major market, something the size of Chatsworth Road - or Brixton Village which have been mentioned in this thread.

There is no reason why a local market couldn't grow to that sort of size - but it is unlikely to be that big from the outset.

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on January 26, 2012 at 9:04

I've had some good advice from a woman who helped get Chatsworth Road Market going. It would be good to share thoughts at the next meeting or at least fill someone in beforehand. Or we could set up our own group to discuss?

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Permalink Reply by Kari Koonin on January 27, 2012 at 14:32

I think a separate group is called for. Count me in!

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Herman on January 27, 2012 at 14:55

i think it would be good if there is a separate and focused group but am sure the community association will support in any way it can. There is an issue of the Bowes Park Community Association newsletter which is now being planned and is delivered to c 3000 in the Bowes park area. Would you like to put a couple of lines together for that and advertise a meeting on the sunday market?

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on January 28, 2012 at 9:55

Hi Cathy

Thats a great idea. Can you message me your email address and I'll get a few lines over to you? When is the next one coming out?

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on January 28, 2012 at 9:55

Excellent!

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on February 5, 2012 at 10:12

Look what Susie found re Mary Portas high street fund http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16881291

Maybe we should do a Myddleton Road video and apply!?

Who is up for meeting at the Step to discuss the market idea on Saturday 24th March? Im going to get it mentioned in the next newsletter too. Open to all.

Lucy

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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on February 5, 2012 at 10:25

More info on applyinghttp://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_200994

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Permalink Reply by Kari Koonin on February 5, 2012 at 10:52

I'm away then, is that date fixed?

Kari

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