Community Market

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the January Community Market due to concerns regarding the underfoot and wheel conditions of the surrounding area of the Findon Hall. The next Market will be on the 20th February.


For details of the Community Market please contact Kirsty Shaw Tel: 01349 863407
Email: email@holden-shaw.go-plus.net

A selection of photos from the May 2009 'Birthday Party' Market
(Images not of usual standard - playing with a new camera - sorry!)

The next dates for the Markets are October 17th, November 21st, December 19th.

Table Charges

Stallholder charges

Stallholder type             Business / for personal gain   Charity / fundraiser

Cost per medium table             £8                                                  £5

Cost per large table                 £10   (£20 maximum)                 £7

Teas                                             n/a                                               £10

All stallholders requiring a power supply.    £10
Notes:

Tables charges will apply to equivalent space even if stall holders are asked to supply their own tables.

Large Tables can be supplemented with benches at no extra charge.

Receipts will be provided for all charges.

At present we are collecting payment on the day of the market and we reserve the right to ask for payment in the event of non-appearance with no valid reason or warning as often we are turning people away.

For stall holders attending all markets, we hope to be able to offer some ‘free’ months (e.g. 10 for the price of 12) to thank you for your support. This will obviously be subject to us covering the hall hire costs adequately.

Any local residents or businesses are very welcome to add to the market at any time by selling their own produce / services (food or non-food), fundraising for local needs, encouraging the participation of local folk (perhaps through music or the arts), or even just helping out on the day.

You are therefore welcome to take part in the market in any way or just come along on the day and support the stallholders. We’re keen to hear your ideas for making this a true community event.

We very much hope you will become involved, because community participation is vital for the success of this project. If you have any queries, or would like to book a stall, please contact please contact Kirsty Shaw Tel: 01349 863407 Email: email@holden-shaw.go-plus.net

Overview of Community / Farmers' Markets
The vision is to give consumers an attractive choice alternative in buying food by establishing a network of local village markets that offer fresh tasty food and other local produce with regularity, quality and a sense of community.

Context:
Consumers increasing concern for sustainability particularly in terms of
· locally grown food
· the methods by which food is reared or grown
· general lack of choice offered by increasing supermarket dominance

Basic model:
Operating a periodic market to run fortnightly in any given location selling a range of generally local food in a relaxed community atmosphere. Produce would be supplied by ourselves from our farm and other local producers/wholesalers. This presently includes fruit and veg, garlic lines, eggs, cheese, bread, preserves, coffee, chocolate, tablet and seasonal meats.

Local producers/processors in any given location would be very much encouraged.

So far the pilot has been running in Kirkhill Primary School very much to the advantage of the school, allowing them to develop their enterprise and eco-school credentials as well as offering a platform for relaxed interaction with parents and with the community in general. The workforce is drawn from local adults, primary pupils and Inverness High School pupils.