Charnwood Borough Council

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Charnwood Borough Council

• Markets Fairs Department

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Markets Fairs Staff
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Different Markets

• Loughborough Retail Markets
• Every Thursday
• Every Saturday
• Farmers Market (2nd Wednesday of the month except
  November )
• Bric a Brac Market (Every Friday ,5th March till
  11th December 2010
• Shepshed Market (Every Friday)
• French Markets (TBA)
• Christmas Craft Market (11th December 2010)

We also are responsible for the operation of the
Loughborough street Fair in November
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Loughborough Retail Markets Every Thursday
Saturday

• Loughborough Market
• These outdoor retail markets are held in the
  Market Place and adjacent Streets of the Town
  Centre every Thursday Saturday.
• Operational hours for the markets are approx
  7.00am 5.00pm.
• 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 of food such as
  whole foods, confectionery, sweets, nuts, dried
  fruit, spices, tinned products, drinks,
  refreshments and take-away food.
• In addition, there are stalls selling a full
  range of clothing from hosiery, underwear,
  baby/childrens wear, footwear, fashion,
  knitwear, menswear and outer clothing.
• These stalls are complimented with a
  comprehensive range of traders selling such
  commodities as household/kitchen goods, fabrics,
  cosmetics, bedding and soft furnishings to name
  but a few.
• In all there are over 60 types of goods on offer
  providing excellent quality and value for money.
• Budding new market traders may get useful advice
  on the law, tax and insurance from the National
  Market Traders Federation.

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Farmers Market 2nd Wednesday of the
month (Except November -1st weds)

• Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month except
  November, which is on the first Wednesday (3rd
  November 2010) due to the Loughborough Street
  Fair.
• Dependant upon seasonal variations, the market
  has approximately 15 - 20 traders attending.
• Operating hours are between 9.00am- 2.00pm.
• Producers from across the Midlands come to
  Loughborough's Farmers Market to 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 such items as
  poultry, various types of meat (including Ostrich
  meat), local wine, bread, fruit and Veg, homemade
  sauces, cheeses, honey, eggs, homemade
  chutneys/pickles/jams and therapeutic products to
  name but a few.
• Dates for your Diary in 2010- 7th April,5th
  May,2nd June,7th July,4th August,1st
  September,6th October,3rd November, and 1st
  December.
• Stallholders bring a wealth of expert knowledge
  about their specialised products 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 them.

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Bric a Brac MarketEvery Friday (March 5th to
December 11th 2010)

• This specialised Market is held in Devonshire
  Square, Loughborough each Friday from March
  through to December. Operating hours are between
  8.30am 4.00pm.
• This popular, bustling and interesting Market
  usually has between 15 35 traders in attendance
  and offers an excellent selection of Bric-a-Brac
  including antiques, books, second-hand and
  collector's items for sale.
• It also offers the opportunity for members of the
  public to sell their unwanted household items.
  You never know, it may lead to you becoming a
  regular stallholder. The market is an ideal way
  to pass away time browsing through the many
  interesting items and watching out for those
  collectable articles required to complete a set.

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Shepshed Market Every Friday

• Shepshed Market is a popular attraction and
  provides an excellent amenity for the residents
  ad neighbouring villages.
• 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, 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 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.
• 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 potential
  vacancies dependant upon what stallholders may
  which to sell.

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French Markets(Dates TBA)

• 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
  alongside the Streets Alive Festival and the
  other in Mid December when it is combined with a
  Christmas Craft market.

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Christmas Craft Market 11th December 2010

• Offering an exciting range of sumptuous food
  including cheese, meats, vegetables, 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 selection of craft items including
  seasonal decorations, greeting cards, pictures,
  glassware, pottery, jewellery, Xmas trees,
  wreaths etc.

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Loughborough Fairs

• Loughborough street Fair
• 10th November to 13th November 2010

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Additional Information

• For more information on any of Loughboroughs
  Markets or any other Charnwood Borough Council
  markets, including stall booking, contact Markets
  Fairs on 01509 634624 or email
  market.fairs_at_charnwood.gov.uk

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