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Charnwood Borough Charnwood Borough CouncilCouncil

Markets & Fairs DepartmentMarkets & Fairs Department

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Markets & Fairs StaffMarkets & Fairs StaffHead of Service

Sylvia Wright

Markets & Fairs ManagerMr Michael Bird

Markets & Fairs AssistantJean Wolfe

Town Centre AssistantMr Justin Smith

Markets ForemanMr Gary Storer

Market Assistant ForemanMr Nigel Wayment


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Different MarketsDifferent Markets Loughborough Retail MarketsLoughborough Retail Markets

Every ThursdayEvery Thursday Every SaturdayEvery Saturday

Farmers Market (2Farmers Market (2ndnd Wednesday of the month except November ) Wednesday of the month except November ) Bric a Brac Market (Every Friday ,5Bric a Brac Market (Every Friday ,5thth March till 10 March till 10thth December 2010 December 2010 Shepshed Market (Every Friday)Shepshed Market (Every Friday) French Markets (TBA)French Markets (TBA) Christmas Craft Market (11Christmas Craft Market (11thth December 2010) December 2010)

We also are responsible for the operation of the Loughborough street Fair in November


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Loughborough Retail Markets Loughborough Retail Markets Every Thursday & SaturdayEvery Thursday & Saturday

Loughborough MarketLoughborough Market These outdoor retail markets are held in the Market Place and adjacent Streets of These outdoor retail markets are held in the Market Place and adjacent Streets of

the Town Centre every Thursday & Saturday.the Town Centre every Thursday & Saturday. Operational hours for the markets are approx 7.00am – 5.00pm.Operational hours for the markets are approx 7.00am – 5.00pm. With approximately 125 traders in attendance selling a wide range of fresh produce With approximately 125 traders in attendance selling a wide range of fresh produce

including Fruit, Veg, Fish, Meat, Poultry and cheeses, together with a wide variety including Fruit, Veg, Fish, Meat, Poultry and cheeses, together with a wide variety of food such as whole foods, confectionery, sweets, nuts, dried fruit, spices, tinned of food such as whole foods, confectionery, sweets, nuts, dried fruit, spices, tinned products, drinks, refreshments and take-away food.products, drinks, refreshments and take-away food.

In addition, there are stalls selling a full range of clothing from hosiery, underwear, In addition, there are stalls selling a full range of clothing from hosiery, underwear, baby/children’s wear, footwear, fashion, knitwear, menswear and outer clothing.baby/children’s wear, footwear, fashion, knitwear, menswear and outer clothing.

These stalls are complimented with a comprehensive range of traders selling such These stalls are complimented with a comprehensive range of traders selling such commodities as household/kitchen goods, fabrics, cosmetics, bedding and soft commodities as household/kitchen goods, fabrics, cosmetics, bedding and soft furnishings to name but a few.furnishings to name but a few.

In all there are over 60 types of goods on offer providing excellent quality and value In all there are over 60 types of goods on offer providing excellent quality and value for money.for money.

Budding new market traders may get useful advice on the law, tax and insurance Budding new market traders may get useful advice on the law, tax and insurance from the National Market Traders Federation.from the National Market Traders Federation.


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Farmers MarketFarmers Market22ndnd Wednesday of the month Wednesday of the month(Except November -1(Except November -1stst weds) weds)

Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month except November, which is on the third Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month except November, which is on the third Wednesday (17th November 2010) due to the Loughborough Street Fair.Wednesday (17th November 2010) due to the Loughborough Street Fair.

Dependant upon seasonal variations, the market has approximately 15 - 20 traders Dependant upon seasonal variations, the market has approximately 15 - 20 traders attending.attending.

Operating hours are between 9.00am- 2.00pm.Operating hours are between 9.00am- 2.00pm. Producers from across the Midlands come to Loughborough's Farmers Market to Producers from across the Midlands come to Loughborough's Farmers Market to

sell a wide range of interesting, organic and healthy food and drink.sell a wide range of interesting, organic and healthy food and drink. The overall quality of products on offer is of an excellent standard and includes The overall quality of products on offer is of an excellent standard and includes

such items as; poultry, various types of meat (including Ostrich meat), local wine, such items as; poultry, various types of meat (including Ostrich meat), local wine, bread, fruit and Veg, homemade sauces, cheeses, honey, eggs, homemade bread, fruit and Veg, homemade sauces, cheeses, honey, eggs, homemade chutneys/pickles/jams and therapeutic products to name but a few.chutneys/pickles/jams and therapeutic products to name but a few.

Dates for your Diary in 2010- 14th April,12th May,16th June,14th July,11th Dates for your Diary in 2010- 14th April,12th May,16th June,14th July,11th August,13th September,17th October,17th November, and 9th December.August,13th September,17th October,17th November, and 9th December.

Stallholders bring a wealth of expert knowledge about their Stallholders bring a wealth of expert knowledge about their specialisedspecialised products products and are happy to offer information to customers about how the produce has been and are happy to offer information to customers about how the produce has been grown/reared, as well as offering advice about the best way to prepare and cook grown/reared, as well as offering advice about the best way to prepare and cook them.them.


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Bric a Brac MarketBric a Brac MarketEvery Friday (March 5Every Friday (March 5thth to December 11 to December 11thth 2010) 2010)

This This specialisedspecialised Market is held in Devonshire Square, Market is held in Devonshire Square, Loughborough each Friday from March through to December. Loughborough each Friday from March through to December. Operating hours are between 8.30am & 4.00pm.Operating hours are between 8.30am & 4.00pm.

This popular, bustling and interesting Market usually has between This popular, bustling and interesting Market usually has between 15 – 35 traders in attendance and offers an excellent selection of 15 – 35 traders in attendance and offers an excellent selection of Bric-a-Brac including antiques, books, second-hand and Bric-a-Brac including antiques, books, second-hand and collector's items for sale.collector's items for sale.

It also offers the opportunity for members of the public to sell their It also offers the opportunity for members of the public to sell their unwanted household items. You never know, it may lead to you unwanted household items. You never know, it may lead to you becoming a regular stallholder. The market is an ideal way to pass becoming a regular stallholder. The market is an ideal way to pass away time browsing through the many interesting items and away time browsing through the many interesting items and watching out for those collectable articles required to complete a watching out for those collectable articles required to complete a set.set.


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Shepshed MarketShepshed MarketEvery FridayEvery Friday

Shepshed Market is a popular attraction and provides an excellent amenity for the Shepshed Market is a popular attraction and provides an excellent amenity for the resident’s ad neighbouring villages.resident’s ad neighbouring villages.

It is held every Friday in Hallcroft next to the public library and the cooperative It is held every Friday in Hallcroft next to the public library and the cooperative Store. There are a variety of trades represented including Fruit and vegetables, Store. There are a variety of trades represented including Fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants, greetings cards, ladies clothing, fashion, homemade cakes and flowers and plants, greetings cards, ladies clothing, fashion, homemade cakes and biscuits, pet foods and accessories and a key cutting service. In addition there is biscuits, pet foods and accessories and a key cutting service. In addition there is the opportunity for charities to a have a stall position to sell goods to raise funds.the opportunity for charities to a have a stall position to sell goods to raise funds.

Nearby there is plenty of parking space for market visitors and market traders.Nearby there is plenty of parking space for market visitors and market traders. Hours for trading are approximately from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm.Hours for trading are approximately from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm. For prospective market traders looking for a stall positions we have a number of For prospective market traders looking for a stall positions we have a number of

potential vacancies dependant upon what stallholders may which to sell. potential vacancies dependant upon what stallholders may which to sell.


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FFrreenncchh MMaarrkkeettss(Dates TBA) (Dates TBA)

Three ‘specialised ‘French markets are presently held in the Market Place, Three ‘specialised ‘French markets are presently held in the Market Place, Loughborough each year. Two are held in the middle of June with one held Loughborough each year. Two are held in the middle of June with one held alongside the Streets Alive Festival and the other in Mid December when it is alongside the Streets Alive Festival and the other in Mid December when it is combined with a Christmas Craft market. combined with a Christmas Craft market.


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Christmas Craft MarketChristmas Craft Market1111thth December 2010 December 2010

Offering an exciting range of sumptuous food including cheese, meats, vegetables, Offering an exciting range of sumptuous food including cheese, meats, vegetables, fruit, confectionary and take-away meals cooked on the spot. The Christmas Craft fruit, confectionary and take-away meals cooked on the spot. The Christmas Craft market compliments the French market with over 40 stallholders selling a fabulous market compliments the French market with over 40 stallholders selling a fabulous selection of craft items including seasonal decorations, greeting cards, pictures, selection of craft items including seasonal decorations, greeting cards, pictures, glassware, pottery, jewellery, Xmas trees, wreaths etc.glassware, pottery, jewellery, Xmas trees, wreaths etc.


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Loughborough FairsLoughborough Fairs Loughborough street FairLoughborough street Fair

1010thth November to 13 November to 13thth November 2010 November 2010


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Additional InformationAdditional Information

For more information on any of For more information on any of Loughborough’s Markets or any other Loughborough’s Markets or any other Charnwood Borough Council markets, Charnwood Borough Council markets, including stall booking, contact Markets & including stall booking, contact Markets & Fairs on 01509 634624 or email Fairs on 01509 634624 or email [email protected]@charnwood.gov.uk


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