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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 Anna Marshall on -
Hi Lucy
I too would be really interested to help out with getting the market off the ground - we have just moved to the area and I have a bit of spare time at the moment, so if you want to be in touch with how I can help, just let me know!
Thanks
Anna
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Permalink Reply by Lucy Whitehead on
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Hi Anna
Im so sorry for not replying sooner, I have been mental at work and failed to see your response! Im still in talks with the council (long, slow, repetative... etc) and should know more this month as to wether this is possible. I'll keep you posted on anything we need to do collectively. Thanks for reaching out!
L
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That's great Kari, and there's another Mydleton Road meeting coming up, I'll let you know what the outcome is. Hopefully we can get planning for spring/summer 2013!
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Permalink Reply by Caroline Simpson on
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The next Myddleton Road Strategy Group meeting on the 10th has to take the final decision on how the remaining money in a regeneration 'pot' will be spent. The Market idea was one of three that were tabled early last year. Lucy knows the details of the bid that she put in. It is still a good idea, but things have moved on a bit since then.
It's great to see that others as well as Lucy are so keen. It would be really good if Anna and Lucy and Kari could have time to discuss it and talk the Myddleton Rd market idea through again before next Thursday, when the MRSG needs to know if this is still a project you wish to do.
It will be important that you know there is the person power, with enough time and energy to not only set the market up, but carry it on.
Good luck with it. Caroline (Simpson) and Cathy (Herman),
BPCA and the MRSG
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Thanks Caroline - good idea. Kari - Anna - if you are free to meet before the 10th Jan please let me know, it would be great to discuss ideas again. cheers. Lucy
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Permalink Reply by Anna Marshall on
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Hello
Yes I would be able to meet before the 10th but unfortunately am not free on the 10th itself to go to the meeting. But I would still like to be involved if possible - let me know when would be good for you to meet.
Thanks!
Anna
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Great! Thats fine, Im happy to go to the meeting. How about Tues early eve? At the Step?
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Permalink Reply by Anna Marshall on
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Yes that suits me - 6.30ish? I can be flexible so just let me know what suits you best.
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Brilliant - see you both there. L
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Hello everyone. Just wanted to update you and let you know that we are very much still ploughing ahead with the plans for a market along Myddleton Road. We are hoping for 2 trials in the summer/autumn. We have a long way to go with it but seem to have made a breakthrough with the council.
Anyone who has left their info here or via the survey re trading, we will be in touch with details on what you need to have in place. Excited!
best,
Lucy, Kari and Anna.
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Permalink Reply by Nell Riches on
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Hi all,
That's such great news. You need determination of steel and by the looks of it you'll get there. A market would be fantastic for Myddleton Road and we will support it in every way we can.
Well done all... can't wait!
Nell x
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Permalink Reply by Ruth McKee on
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Hi Lucy,
This sounds like an interesting development - could you give me a call - I'm thinking of writing an article for it for the paper.
My number is: 0208 370 5476
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