Organic Market in Brighton Park

[Bob Jefferson]

From the EN recently:

Community group hopes organic market will take root in Porty

I'm starting to warm to PEDAL. They're still a bunch of hippies but at least (and at last) their ideas are becoming more realistic. I like this one a lot.

[Puerto bella]

Why Brighton Park?

Why not Rosefield Place (?) next to Klaze? Somewhere central with a high footfall required, not out on a limb.

[Bob Jefferson]

Probably not big enough if they are expecting 20 traders, though that number might look a bit lost in BP unless they are able to incorporate other attractions. I wonder if the widest part of the prom would be a better venue?

[allaboardtheskylark]

Better cover from the weather in Brighton Park than the Prom also access in Rosefield limited. Will be having a look though.[/i]

[natmac2829]

Hi there!

Someone told me recently that there would be a farmers market once a month with a craft fair.

Does anyone know anything about this?

Thanks

[Maria]

Take a peek here*


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Edit - this very thread, in fact, now that Wangi has merged the two

[Maria]

This link also gives more details of times, future dates, stall holder info. etc.

[Maria]

It's on today and it looks like they've got the perfect weather for it

[Makaveli]

Just back from the market and must say I am very impressed - it was very busy and all the stalls seem to be doing a roaring trade.

Away to tuck into the cupcakes we bought!!!

[Sandra]

It was mobbed when we got there and no bread left! It was great and a fine addition to Porty. Only bugbear were stalls were too close together and aisle was packed!

[Maria]

It was mobbed when we got there and no bread left! It was great and a fine addition to Porty. Only bugbear were stalls were too close together and aisle was packed!

Yes, I reckon when we have icy rain driving in our faces in the months to come, we might appreciate huddling together, but today the stalls would have been better spread out a wee bit more. I suppose it must have been difficult to predict just how many would turn out to support it. It looks, however, like a thundering success. Hopefully, this will pull in even more stallholders to the next one. Homer was very disappointed there was no organic beer stall at this one

[Bob Jefferson]

I wonder what impact the market had, and will continue to have, on local retailers? Is there a spin-off for local shops from visitors to the area, or is the market simply taking money from local people who otherwise would have spent it in Findlays, Kitcheners etc?

[Sandra]

I wonder what impact the market had, and will continue to have, on local retailers? Is there a spin-off for local shops from visitors to the area, or is the market simply taking money from local people who otherwise would have spent it in Findlays, Kitcheners etc?

I was in Findlays later on Saturday morning and business was brisk - don't imagine they will suffer much.

[Maria]

Well, I bought my meat for Sunday dinner at the market instead of at Findlay's, but I don't think that'll make a huge dent in his takings. After all, there's always his haggis factory to help boost the coffers.

[wangi]

Went along about half 12... As mentioned above those stalls were packed too tight. And by then those that would have been of interest were either bare or very sparse!

[Bazza]

[bump] It's in again tomorrow (the 2nd of October).

http://pedal-porty.org.uk/2010/09/porto ... d-october/

[rapunzell]

Hoping to sell some cake and handmade chocolates at this over the next couple of months

[Jamesie]

Could be a wash oot at this rate

[Bob Jefferson]

Have you ever considered becoming a weather forecaster Jamesie?

[rmolehusband]

Just a wee reminder that the next one is this Saturday, Nov 6th:
http://pedal-porty.org.uk/2010/10/next- ... -november/

If you're not sure what to expect, have a look at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtn1a-7TnOE