Thursday 31 May 2012

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS AT GLOSSOP OUTDOOR MARKET


With just two days to go the traders and High Peak Council have been working extra hard this week finalising the arrangements for Saturdays Diamond Jubilee Celebrations to give you a day to remember.

High Peak Radio Road Show will be with us from 7am until 12 o'clock midday and there will also be continuous entertainment all day from Bob Malloy's disco, Glossopdale Community College's Swing Band and Martyn Shaw's Mighty Four Jazz Band.

To keep the children entertained we have fairground rides, a trampoline, face painting and a treasure hunt.  Plus, Bookworm book store will be giving away free flags, balloons and streamers too!

There will be lots of stalls packed with things for you to buy too.  All of your regular traders will be there and also plenty of traders who will be coming for the day so there will be a massive selection of lovely things for you to choose from.  Just a few of the stalls we have lined up are Howard Town Brewery selling their designer ales, Val's exclusive handmade jewellery and Celtic Larder selling great food with a Scottish flavour.  There will also be stalls selling handmade cakes and jams, pottery and loads more unusual and exclusive products for you to choose from.

A variety of food and hot and cold drinks will be on sale all day and there will be an ice-cream van and a candy floss stall too.

All that remains to be done now is for us to put up the bunting and to say that we look forward to seeing you all on Sasturday and hope you have a great day at Glossop Outdoor Market Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.

Wednesday 30 May 2012

SPECIAL EDITION JUBILEE BEER


Howard Town Brewery will be at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on Glossop Outdoor Market this Saturday and will be selling a limited edition beer brewed especially for the occasion.  The beer is called "Lovely Jubilee" and is named after Only Fools and Horses Del Boy's catch phrase Loverly Jubbily!

Tuesday 29 May 2012

THE APPRENTICE - THE FINAL FIVE


We're all looking forward to watching Glossop Outdoor Markets very own trader Adam Corbally on The Apprentice tonight when the final five contestants will be talking about their experiences and what they've learned from taking part in the series.  You can watch it at 10.35pm tonight on BBC1 or catch it later on the BBC iplayer.

Monday 28 May 2012

BOOKWORM PRE-LOVED BOOKS JUBILEE MARKET SPECIAL



Bookworm pre-loved books will be having a Jubilee market special offer for the day on Saturday.  Buy one book and get another one half price for the one day only on all paperbacks.  Paperbacks are priced at just £1.00 each so for the bargain price of £1.50 you get TWO books.

5 DAYS TO GO!


With only 5 days to go before the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations that are taking place on Glossop Outdoor Market on Saturday 2nd June the traders and High Peak Council are working hard behind the scenes to make this a day to remember for everyone.  We've organised a day full of fun for the whole family with all day non stop entertainment from Glossopdale Swing Bank, Martyn Sharps Mighty Four Jazz Quartet and Bob Malloys disco.  There will be an all day treasure hunt, fairground rides, face painting and a trampoline for the children too so the whole family can enjoy the day together.  All of the regular traders will be there and there will also be a lot of new traders who will be coming for the day  too.

Saturday 26 May 2012

KEL & JO'S CAFE



Due to a family wedding Kel & Jo's cafe will be closed next weekend on both the Friday and Saturday (1st and 2nd June).  They will re-open the following Friday at the usual time of 8am.

SUNNY DAY AT GLOSSOP OUTDOOR MARKET

Customers relaxing outside Kel & Jo's Cafe

Customers and traders alike enjoyed the glorious sunshine today at Glossop Outdoor Market.  With temperatures into the high 70's and not a cloud in the sky, it was a perfect day for everyone to relax and enjoy shopping for a bargain at the market today.  Shopping done it was time to stop for a break at Kel and Jo's cafe and watch the world go by and enjoy one of their delicious meals or cool down with a cold drink.

The traders meanwhile, enjoyed the increased footfall that the hot weather brought to the market and also took the opportunity to work on their tans!


Thursday 24 May 2012

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS AT KEL AND JO'S CAFE

This weeks specials are

Bacon butty with  tea or coffee before 12 o'clock £2.00
Corned beef hash with either red cabbage or betroot, a muffin with tea or coffe £3.00
Meat and Potato Pie, Chips, Peas & Gravy with tea or coffee £3.00

Plus lots of other delicious home cooked meals available from the regular menu.

Inside and outside seating available. 

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS

Kel & Jo's Cafe

Kel and Jo have been running the cafe on Glossop Outdoor Market for over 12 years.  They offer a wide range of home cooked meals and snacks in a warm and friendly environment.  As well as the regular menu they also have different specials every week and are open from 8am every Friday and Saturday throughout the year.  You're assured of a warm welcome at any time of the day and the cafe is very popular with traders and customers alike.  With portion sizes to satisfy even the hungriest of customers and prices which are light on the pocket, Kel and Jo's Cafe is one of the most popular eating places in Glossop.  Well worth a visit and highly recommended by the author!



DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 2 JUNE 2012


High Peak Council and Glossop Outdoor Market Traders have been working hard to put together a day to remember in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on Saturday 2nd of June 2012.  Just some of the attractions include, High Peak Radio Roadshow (a.m. only), an all day disco, Glossopdale Community College Swing Band, Martyn Sharps Mighty Four Jazz Band, fairground rides, face painting, a treasure hunt, an all day barbecue and a trampoline for the children.

Come and join us for a great day out at our family friendly outdoor market and enjoy the warm hospitality of our traders while taking the opportunity to browse the stalls and shop for bargains.

The weather promises to be warm and sunny, ideal for a stroll around the historic market and surrounding shops in the picturesque market town of Glossop in the High Peak.


INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS



Brian in quite new to Glossop Market and has been with us for about 8 months.  He sells a wide selection of household items and clothing.  If you're looking for a bargain then Brian is the stall you choose.  For everything from socks to bed linen you're sure to get a great deal.  Brian also sells dog beds for the bargain price of just £3.00 and these are one of his most popular items.

Friday 18 May 2012

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS



Charlie and Nicky have been trading on Glossop Outdoor Market for approximately 8 months now.  They sell a fantastic range of children's clothes, t-shirts and adults and children's shoes.  They also sell some lovely gift items such as jewellery,photo frames and watches and it pays to call and see them every week as they have a real eye for the unusual and unique and are always surprising us with the lovely new things they have for sale.

Thursday 17 May 2012

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS

Gill & Kevin's stall

Gill and Kevin have been trading on Glossop Outdoor Market for 44 years and are our longest servcing traders.  They sell a selection of food such as biscuits, cakes, tea, coffee and sweets.  All of the grocery items which they sell are reputable brands such as M & S and they are all at bargain prices.  If you're looking for a celebration cake for that special occasion or something for every day, Gill and Kevin have loads to choose from.

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS AT KEL & JO'S CAFE

This weeks specials are

Bacon butty with  tea or coffee before 12 o'clock £2.00
Corned beef hash with either red cabbage or betroot, a muffin with tea or coffe £3.00
Meat and Potato Pie, Chips, Peas & Gravy with tea or coffee £3.00

Plus lots of other delicious home cooked meals available from the regular menu.

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS


Mr and Mrs White are our newest traders on Glossop Outdoor Market and they have been with us for just over 2 months.  They sell a selection of plants and shrubs which they grow themselves in the High Peak area.  Prices start from as little as £1.00 for perennials.  This couple really know what they're talking about when it comes to plants and are always happy to advise you and help you make the right choice.  

Wednesday 16 May 2012

BIG BARBECUE FOR JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS



Come and join us for the Jubilee Celebrations at Glossop Outdoor Market on the 2nd June and sample some delicious food cooked on the swing grill.

TONIGHT ON THE APPRENTICE

Glossop Advertiser Page 7 16/05/2012

Glossop Outdoor Market's own Adam Corbally sampling some fine wines in tonight's episode of The Apprentice.

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS


Adam Corbally has been selling fruit and vegetables on Glossop Outdoor Market for over 13 years.  He stocks a wide selection of top quality fresh fruit and vegetables which are available from his stall every weekend.  In addition, to keep pace with todays hectic lifestyles, Adam sells vegetable boxes which are delivered direct to your door - a great way to get your 5 a day!  Wholesale customers are always welcome at Adam Corbally's and he delivers 6 days a week so you are guaranteed top quality and freshness on all of his produce.

Tuesday 15 May 2012

NEW STOCK AT BOOKWORM PRE-LOVED BOOKS



Our bookseller, Bookworm pre-loved books has taken delivery of a large consignment of nearly new paperback thrillers today which will be on sale this Friday at the book cabin.  All of the books are by top authors such as Harlen Coben, Lee Child and John Grisham to name just a few of them.

Sunday 13 May 2012

MARKET RAFFLE WINNER

Raffle Winner Mr Ben Leech


High Peak council sponsored a raffle to help bring back customers to the markets and we were all so pleased when we found out that it had been won by Glossop pensioner Mr Ben Leech.  Mr Leech has been doing his shopping at Glossop Market for many years and is considered to be one of our most regular customers.  Congratulations Mr Leech and thank you for supporting your local market and shops.

Saturday 12 May 2012

A SUNNY DAY AT THE MARKET

Glossop Outdoor Market 12 May 2012  Early morning shoppers.

Customers and traders alike enjoyed the sunshine at the outdoor market today.  This was the first warm, sunny day we've had at the market this year and it was welcomed by all of us.  It was lovely to be able to spend time browsing the stalls and chatting with the locals and visitors to our beautiful market town in the High Peak of Derbyshire.  

On the 2nd Saturday of every month the regular market plays host to the local produce market and there is always a dazzling array of goods on sale.  One of the most popular stalls on this special market is Howards Town Brewery where a selection of locally brewed traditional ale is available.  Another stall which always gets a lot of customers is full of delicious hand made cupcakes, meringues in a mouthwatering array of flavours and tasty open fruit tarts.  The author is guilty of buying several pieces of raspberry and  peach tart to be enjoyed this evening with a glass or two of wine!

Today was just the sort of day which made you want to linger outside the cafe and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and watch the world go by.
       

Friday 11 May 2012

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS


Niche Markit have been trading on Glossop Market for just over 2 years.  The stall is run by Rick who sells a massive selection of new and second hand white goods and household goods from furniture to lighting.  Rick also stocks baby items such as buggies and prams and mobility aids including mobility scooters and walking frames.  With summer on the horizon Rick has a range of seasonal stock such as electric/petrol lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, garden furniture and barbecues plus a small selection of garden storage chests.  All of the larger items can be secured by a small deposit and can be paid for over a number of weeks to help you to spread the cost.  Niche Markit offer free delivery within the Glossop area.

Thursday 10 May 2012

ADVICE ON BECOMING A MARKET TRADER


There are a few things you need to look into if you are considering becoming a Market Trader.

The most important of these is setting yourself up with Public Liability Insurance as you won’t be able to trade unless you have it.  You can get this from various companies but most traders use the National Market Traders Federation.  You can find them online and once you have paid your yearly premium your insurance cover is instant.

Whilst we’re on the subject of insurance, you will also need to make sure that your car/van is insured for business use.  This can usually be added on to your regular insurance for a small premium.

What shall I sell?  For a first time trader we would advise you to think very carefully if you are going to sell “perishables”.  It takes time to become an established trader on any market and you don’t want to be out of pocket at the end of the day with a lot of stock that is going to perish before you trade again the following week.

Go and visit the market you would like to trade at and have a look around to see what others are selling to make sure that you are not wanting to sell the same items.  You will stand a much better chance of succeeding as a Market Trader if you are not duplicating what another trader in the same market is selling.  You may, also, not be allowed to trade if you are selling the same thing as someone else.

There are a few things you might want to take into consideration when you choose what to sell.

Will it fit into my car/van?  

How heavy is it?  Remember, you will have to do an awful lot of loading and unloading in the course of your working day so choose something you know you can handle.

Is there anything else I’ll need?

You will need to have plastic sheeting or tarpaulin to protect your merchandise from the rain/snow.  Even though the majority of our market stalls are covered the wind can cause rain or snow to be blown onto the stalls so it is better to take precautions against your valuable stock getting ruined.

As market traders are out in all weathers it makes good sense to equip yourself with warm, waterproof clothing and shoes/boots for the winter months.

Once you’ve taken these things into consideration the next steps are simple:-

Choose a market
Contact it to find out what’s available
Register and apply to be a market trader

Choosing a Market

There are a few things you may want to think about when choosing which market you wish to trade on.

1. Location - do you wish to work close to home or would you like to
Travel to another location.

2. Trading Days - find out what days the market you are interested in
Standing is open - most of our markets trade on Friday and
Saturday but some are open on other days too so be sure to choose
One which can offer you the days you want.  Trading days will vary
        throughout the country but most markets are open on a Saturday.

Contacting your chosen market to find out What’s Available

Nearly all markets in the UK can be found online so it should be quite easy to get hold of a contact number for the market of your choice.  If you can’t find them on the internet we suggest that you pop along to the market you would like to trade at and talk to one of the traders to find out who you need to contact about having a stall.

Registering and Applying to Become a Market Trader

This is your final step to becoming a Market Trader.  Once you have decided upon where you want to trade and spoken to the market manager/superintendent, you will need to fill out the relevant paperwork and hand it back.  You will also need to provide them with your insurance details for their records.

This is a leaflet that we put together for our own markets in conjunction with High Peak Council and we hope that you will find this information useful.  If you have any questions just leave us a comment and we'll do our best to be of help.

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS AT KEL & JO'S CAFE

Kel and Jo's cafe serves up a wonderful selection of fresh, home cooked meals every Friday and Saturday.   As well as burgers, hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches and other home made, wholesome food they also have a variety of specials available every week.

This weeks specials are going to be:

Corned Beef Hash with a bread roll, pickled cabbage or beetroot and a cup of tea or coffee  £3.00
Leek and Potato Soup with a bread roll - take out cup - £1.00
Eat in bowl - £2.00
Meat and Potato Pie, Chips, Peas & Gravy and a cup of tea or coffee - £3.00

The portion sizes are very generous, the food is delicious and the welcome you'll get from Kel and Jo is full or warm Northern hospitality.  

THE APPRENTICE



All of the traders on Glossop Outdoor Market are very proud of the fact that our own Adam Corbally is taking part in The Apprentice.  We are, of course, hoping that he wins and are tuning in every Wednesday to watch his progress.  In last night's task, even though he was way out of his comfort zone, Adam did extremely well and had the top sales in Team Phoenix which just proves what a good salesman he really is.

More about Adam and his business on Glossop Market in a few days time when we will be introducing him in one of our "Meet the traders" posts.

Wednesday 9 May 2012

UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY 12TH MAY 2012

As well as a regular market there will also be a Local Produce market this Saturday from 8am until 4pm.

SATURDAY 2ND JUNE 2012

In conjunction with High Peak Council we are holding a special market to commemorate the Queens Jubilee.   There will be lots of different attractions throughout the day and we will be starting the day with High Peak Radio Roadshow from 7am until midday.  We also have a swing band and a jazz quartet lined up for your enjoyment as well as face painting and rides for the children.  Food will be on sale throughout the day.

Enquiries  from casual traders welcome - £10 per stall, you will need to have the appropriate insurance.

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR TRADERS


Pam Alderton is the owner of Bookworm Pre-Loved Books and has been trading on Glossop Outdoor Market for nearly 2 years.  She stocks a massive selection of "pre-loved" books for all ages and tastes which priced from just 50 pence each.  In addition she offers a half price book swap service and is currently setting up a home delivery service for her less mobile customers so that they can choose from a carefully thought out selection of books in your own home.  Pam doesn't charge for her home delivery service and always takes the time to get to know her customers and the type of books that they like so that she can offer them a selection of books to choose from tailored to their own tastes.

  Pam is an avid reader herself and is always happy to help you  choose books which you will enjoy and she will also order books for you if she hasn't got them in stock.

WELCOME TO OUR BLOG

Welcome.  This blog is maintained by traders from Glossop Outdoor Market and here you'll be able to find information about all things market related.  We'll keep you informed about what we have on sale, special events taking place at the market and in our area and we'll introduce you to all of our traders and tell you a little about them and their businesses.

We'll also be giving lots of advice for prospective market traders so if you think you want to try your hand at standing the markets then this is the place to come for more information.  We can advise you on everything you need to know to get you started, from what to sell down to what to wear to combat the elements!  

Glossop Outdoor Market is a small, local authority run market in the High Peak of Derbyshire and there has been a market in Glossop for hundreds of years.  As far as we know the original market was held in Old Glossop where locals used to sell butter around the old market cross. We are unsure of the exact date that the market ceased to trade in Old Glossop but we do know when it opened in it's present location.

 The following is an extract from a document about the market being established.

  "A market has been established under an act of parliament in the 7th year of the reign of Queen Victoria by the lord of the manor, which was opened 19th July, 1845. The market, held on Saturday, progresses very well, and presents an animated appearance in the evening."


There has been a market on this site ever since and we intend to uphold the tradition for many years to come.