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New Traders Market Coming To East Cowes Town Hall

Photo from East Cowes Town Council.

A traders new market is coming to East Cowes, in a bid to boost Isle of Wight businesses and the community.

Market Days CIC is working in partnership with the East Cowes Town Council to bring the market to the newly-refurbished Town Hall in York Avenue.

The Italianate-style Victorian building, built in 1897, will host to a range of craft stalls and makers every month, starting on May 14.

In addition to the market the Island Busking Collective is arranging for street performance and busking around the town to bring added atmosphere and vibrancy.

Tracy Reardon, Chair of East Cowes Town Council said:

“We are delighted to be backing this market in the gorgeous Town Hall Building. This market will help bring the community together and make use of the wonderful asset that is at the heart of the town.

"We are really looking forward to meeting all the local producers and makers and welcoming islanders to the new indoor market.”

Claire Kennard, Director of Market Days CIC said:

“Market Days CIC was set up to revive markets in Newport and the Isle of Wight and we are really happy to be working with the East Cowes Town Council who have been so incredibly supportive and proactive in bringing this idea to fruition.

"This will be our first regular market outside of Newport. We believe that markets are so much more than just a place to shop, they are full of life and connection and vibrancy where you can directly support your local producers and makers.

"If you feel strongly about shopping local than where better than at a market where you can buy produce straight from the grower or maker?”

The market will open at 12.30pm and will go on until 4.30pm on the following dates:

  • May 14
  • July 9
  • August 20
  • September 17
  • October 15
  • November 19

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