Conwy Markets: Love Your Local Market 2017

12th May 2017

Categories: News

Colwyn Bay and Llanrwst markets are taking part in the high profile, Love Your Local Market 2017 campaign led by the National Association of British Market Authorities, with full support from the wider markets industry and Government.

We shall be joining over 1200 markets across the country in the Love Your Local Market Campaign 17 – 31 May.

This year, Colwyn Bay market is once again offering incentivised pitches to the local community. All community groups who are considering a pitch at the market should contact Keith Goodall, Market Manager on 07831 320 399 who will help and advice.

The Love your Market Campaign highlights the importance that markets plays in the heart of our communities, not only for retail but as valuable community assets that provide a focal point.

This year, during the Love Your Local Market campaign, we are highlighting our markets and featuring some of our regular traders.  On top of this one lucky person will win £100 vouchers to spend on the market.

Anna Openshaw, BID Manager said “Love Your Local Market provides a great opportunity to show the importance of markets to the local community. They are a key part of the retail offer in our market towns contributing to jobs and local growth and are a proven catalyst for encouraging the next generation of business people.”

Graham Wilson OBE, Chief Executive of the National Association of British market authorities says: “Love Your Local Market is the biggest market event in a generation It gives people the chance of a new career and demonstrates how important the market is to the local community.”