Published: Friday 15th April 2016 | 3.56pm
Sketts are offering 10 free stalls to local businesses, entrepreneurs and community groups at Cannock Street Market on Friday 27th May 2016.
Sketts are participating in the high profile, Love Your Local Market 2016 campaign led by the National Association of British Market Authorities, with full support from the wider markets industry and Government at Cannock Street Market on Friday 27th May 2016.
Sketts will be joining over 1200 markets across the country by taking part in the Love Your Local Market Campaign and are offering free pitches in order to attract new market traders. Started in 2012 amidst fears around the sustainability of our nation’s high streets, Love Your Local Market participants have staged over 4,000 events and this year Sketts shall be taking part for their 4th year of Love Your Local Market and Cannocks Street Markets first year participating in this fantastic campaign.
While highlighting the importance that our market plays in the heart of our communities, not only for retail but as valuable community assets that provide a focal point. It would be wonderful for all the local people of Cannock and nearby areas to attend and support local traders and purchase local produce. If you are interested in a stall or would like to support this wonderful event please contact Sketts office on 01789 267000.
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. With the financial backing of the Government we intend to make Love Your Local Market 2016 once again the biggest and best markets campaign the UK has ever seen.”