Just a quick reminder that the early bird booking for our Annual Conference in Stratford Upon Avon (17-19 September) has been extended to the 7th August. To find out more & to book online click here
LOVE YOUR LOCAL MARKET SUMMER 2017: SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2017 marked the 6th consecutive year of the Love Your Local Market campaign, which continues to be the biggest celebration of markets that has taken place across the country, and events under the Love Your Local Market brand took place in 17 countries across the globe this May. We had another amazing year with around 1300 places taking part over the fortnight. Thanks must go to our sponsors, Gala Tent.
NABMA was so impressed with the quality of the events and initiatives that took place this year, that we wanted to highlight and showcase some of the best things. Hence, NABMA are delighted to award Special Recognitions (under the themes – youth/trader/operator and partnership working) to the following individuals and organisations for all their hard work during the campaign.
Love Your Local Market Summer 2017 Special Recognitions go to:
- Portobello New Youthquake
- Bolton Market
- Swadlincote Market
- Chalton Street Market, Camden
- Aylesbury Market
- Barnsley Markets
- Cardiff Market
- LSD Promotions
- Roy Dean, That Fudge Guy at the Shambles Market, York
- Katie Haskett, Kakes & Bakes, Kirkgate Market, Leeds
- LYLM Brixton
- Grainger Night Market
- Keswick Market
- Freeman Street Market, Grimsby
NABMA plan to publish a booklet of all the recipients of this special recognition and showcase this to the sector at the Annual Conference in September.
Scarborough Market
NABMA CX visits recently redeveloped Scarborough Market and finds the improvements have transformed the current offer.
Parliamentary Reception
NABMA and NMTF today hosted a Parliamentary Reception at Westminster attended by Jake Berry DCLG Minister.
2018 KPR Midlink Great British Market Awards are now Open!
The 2018 KPR Midlink Great British Market Awards are now open!
It’s that time of year again when we are looking for nominations of the best of British Markets. Join with us and help promote and celebrate the excellent markets that can be found in our cities, towns and local communities. For more information on the 11 categories and how to nominate a market, click here
Wholesale Forum
NABMA’s Wholesale Forum visited Manchester Smithfield Market. As winner of the best Wholesale Market in the Great British Market Awards members were able to see the work being done and inspect the new Fish Market which is a central feature of the Market.
New Counter Terrorism Security Publication
Following the recent terrorist incidents in Manchester and London, Graham Wilson, NABMA CEO urges members to ensure they have relevant evacuation procedures in place. He would like to draw to your attention the guidance relating to crowded spaces and counter terrorism.
As a result of recent terrorist incidents the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), supported by the Emergency Planning College (EPC), have been working on the following links and attached (New) guidance which has just been launched.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-counter-terrorism-security-office
It is important to stress that a reasonable and proportionate approach should be taken in assessing the risks to the planning and delivery of any control measures which you may decide are necessary. A link to this document will remain on our publications section for future use.
St George’s Market Belfast
Chris Rosling Josephs , NABMA President, receives a gift from St George ‘s Market on the occasion of the NABMA visit to the Market. Pictured are Clodagh Cassin, Belfast City Council and representatives of traders.
Borough Market Reopens & has a Royal Visit
Borough Market reopened yesterday (Wednesday 14th June) after it had been closed for 10 days since the atrocities that happened on Saturday 3rd June. At 9.30am people came together to pause for a poignant minute’s silence. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joined traders & visitors in the minute’s silence. Then at 10am, market trader, Paul Wheeler rang the bell to signal the reopening of the market. The day was filled with mixed emotions.
Today, Thursday 15th June, HRH Prince Harry visited Borough Market to show his support. This article in the Evening Standard shows Prince Harry’s visit.
Borough Market Trader Appeal – Please Support
This has been a very distressing week for everyone involved with Borough Market and the terrorist attack has had a serious impact on the running of the Market. Graham Wilson has kept in touch with Darren Henaghan (Managing Director of Borough Market) and Darren has asked for the letter below to be circulated to NABMA members. If you are able to help please do so.
“Thank you so much to all of our NABMA friends who have sent myself and Donald messages of support. We are sorry we haven’t been able to reply to everyone. As you can imagine we have been a bit busy.
On Saturday night the unimaginable happened. A food market, which stands for so much positivity, community and love was the focus of hate. Our thoughts are all with the victims of that senseless violence that affected people from all over the world.
The market has now been closed for a week. The traders, although they would never admit it are struggling.
Please see this press release (Borough Market Traders Fund) that says it better than I can, but in short we have set up an appeal to support our traders that can be accessed here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bmrelieffund
I hope you will be able to support this and show the world how markets come together at a time of need to support our traders.”
Darren
Darren Henaghan
Managing Director
Borough Market