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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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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.
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?
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?
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?
Excellent!
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
More info on applyinghttp://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_200994
No can do any date - how about Sat 31st March?
How about meeting in April - Sat 14th? Better to do later as it will be mentioned in the newsletter which is only going out from 10th March onwards.
Ok lets go for that date. I don't see why we can't meet for a coffee before if anyone wants to - before you go away. Im around 1 Mar onwards.
Good for me though may have to be a bit later just incase have to wait for my other half to get back from work. We can keep in touch about it nearer the time? Will put the 7th in the diary. Yes, lets get that ball rolling!
L
Hi Lucy - let me know when you settle on a date - then I can add it as an event listing and include a reminder on the weekly update nearer the time.
Thanks
Richard
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