There are a limited number of places left at NABMA’s One Day Conference in Birmingham on 26th January. For an updated conference programme & to book please click here
Great British Market Awards Deadline Extended
We are delighted at the entries already received, and promised for the Great British Market Awards 2017. However to enable some last minute entries that have been held up due to Christmas post and Council shutdowns over Christmas and New Year we have decided to extend the closing date for entries to 12 January. We hope that this extension may help you submit an entry.
It can be done very simply and quickly at http://www.nabma.com/great-british-market-awards/
Remember that the national and local publicity from winning one of the many awards can be significant for your market, local tourism and your local community.
The awards will be presented by Andrew Percy MP, Minister for High Streets at the Birmingham Conference on 26 January.
Happy New Year!
Wishing our President, Board Members, Sponsors, Members & all the market industry a Happy New Year. We hope you all have a healthy & prosperous 2017. Thank you for all your support in 2016. We look forward to working with you all in 2017 & seeing you at our One Day Conference in Birmingham on 26th January.
Keswick Saturday Market and the Annual Victorian Market
Below are photo’s from last weekend’s Saturday market and the annual Victorian market on Sunday 4 December 2016.
Pictures include a plaque installed in a prominent position in the Town centre and depicts a ‘Woman Emerging from the Wood’ which has been sponsored by Groupe Geraud and Keswick market traders, a suitably inscribed name plate is to be added beneath the plaque. Jamie Reed MP opened the proceedings.
National Markets Champion Award
Nicola Martin of Tameside wins National Markets Champion Award at Great High Street Awards.
“A Yuletide Market Can Be Good For Prices”
Did you see the article in the Bricks and Mortar Section of the Times on the 2nd December where Carol Lewis is arguing that the presence of a Christmas Market can be good for property prices? Carol states that “It turns out that the sociable places that hold the best of these festive fairs also have a lively housing market.”
Research by Knight Frank shows ” locations with thriving Yuletide celebrations go hand in hand with a prosperous property market”. The research goes on to conclude that ” Markets definitely show that a community is strong”.
Of course like all research it is necessary to look at the detail but it is a boost for Markets to have this kind of support.
Voting for Britain’s Favourite Market is Open!
Voting starts today (1st December) to find Britain’s Favourite Market. Make sure you vote online for your favourite market at http://www.nabma.com/britainsfavouritemarket/
Small Business Saturday – 3rd Dec 2016
This Saturday is Small Business Saturday. A chance for Markets to demonstrate that the thousands of traders who operate on our markets make a vital contribution to the economies of our towns and cities. Please support this important event. You can get involved at https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com
NABMA’s Management Board
NABMA’s Management Board were welcomed to Sheffield Town Hall by the Lord Mayor. The Board also heard from the Cabinet Member about Sheffield’s Markets. A full agenda considered NABMA’s budget, the performance of the organisation and forthcoming events including the One Day Conference.
Could you be NABMA’s next CEO?
Our current Chief Executive Graham Wilson has indicated his desire to stand down from his position during 2017 & we are therefore starting the process of identifying his successor. For more information about the role please click on the following link: CEO Role & Responsibilities If you are interested in the role you are invited to put forward an expression of interest to NABMA President Cllr Chris Rosling-Josephs by the end of November.