Weekly Markets Relaunch

The Mayor of Stocksbridge will be officially re-launching Fox Valley’s regular programme of markets this weekend [March 31-April 2] with a general market held on Friday and a specialist Makers Market taking place on Saturday and Sunday.

Photo: Dave Way from the Fox Valley team

There will also be a host of fun activities, a new line up of local traders and live music to enjoy throughout the three-day weekend.

The markets have been a strong part of the offer at Fox Valley over the years, bringing the local community together and supporting small businesses, since the centre opened in 2016.

The weekly Friday market will welcome regular traders such as Joseph Cliff Fishmongers as well as newcomers selling fresh fruit and veg, artisan bread and cakes.

The Makers Market will include a selection of craft traders including Valentine Confectionary, Pottery Conway, Clusters, Sewcial Sewing as well as new traders such as Poptin & Spodge with handmade and personalised gift ideas.

Light refreshments will be available from new traders Oh My Goodness Juice, selling natural and freshly squeezed fruit juice and The Oss Box providing tea, barista coffee, shmoo milkshakes and bakes.

Throughout the weekend there will be live music and entertainment on the centre's bandstand from Sheffield artists, Leceint Fearnley and singer-songwriter duo Red House.

The popular Sandersons Express Rolls Royce buggy will be returning to the centre this weekend, to add some speed and excitement to customers shopping experience.

As part of the drive to support the centre’s local adopted charity, Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCC), Fox Valley will be donating 10% of all stall fees to help support their vital work within the com- munity. SCCCC will be hosting a free Easter themed craft workshop all weekend for children to enjoy and get creative. Also watch out for the Easter mascot that will be walking around the markets!

Claire Biltcliffe, Centre Manager at Fox Valley, said: “We are really excited to be re-launching the Fox Valley Markets as it is a great way to bring the community together and celebrate local producers and makers. There are so many great traders on board for this weekend and with Easter crafts and live music, it is the best time to pay us a visit.”

The Fox Valley team have been working with traders to review the markets, investing in new stall covers, anchor points to minimise risk of cancellation and attracting a new lineup of traders to stand.

With a full calendar of markets planned throughout the year, alternating between monthly makers and food themed markets and a strong weekly Friday market, the team are confident that shoppers will be delighted with this extra reason to visit Fox Valley.

Keep an eye on the Fox Valley website www. foxvalleysheffield.co.uk to make a note of the upcoming markets and specialist events held to accompany these.