The Teenage Market is coming to Spalding on Tuesday 15 August and Crowland on Friday 18 August (between the hours of 9am – 2pm and 9am – 1pm respectively), giving young traders and performers from the local area a unique opportunity to showcase their creative products and talents for free.
The Teenage Market is a fast-growing nationwide initiative set up by teenage brothers Joe and Tom Barratt in Stockport, aiming to transform town and city centres across the country, utilising the creativity of young people.
Supporters of The Teenage Market include businessman Theo Paphitis, designer Wayne Hemingway and retail guru Mary Portas, who have described the initiative as being “innovative and inspiring.”
The energy, diversity and vibrancy of the young people who take part in Teenage Markets is helping to breathe life back into high streets, town centres and market areas all across the country, with events now being run in over 25 locations.
Getting involved could not be simpler. Simply create your trader or performer profile on the Teenage Market website and then apply to take part in the Spalding and/or Crowland Teenage Market this August.
After you’ve applied to take part, the organisers will be in touch to let you know if you have been allocated a free stall or performance slot.
Councillor Tracey Carter, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Communities and Operational Housing, said: “I am very pleased that as a Council we’re able to help bring this national initiative to South Holland, giving a boost to our existing market traders, while also crucially supporting the next generation of young, talented entrepreneurs from the local area by giving them a platform to showcase their products and talents for free.
“I’d like to personally encourage our local residents in Spalding, Crowland and elsewhere around the District to get out to the Teenage Markets next month and support what our fantastic entrepreneurs have to offer.”
Co-creator of The Teenage Market, Joe Barratt, said: “The Teenage Market really is the key to identifying a new generation of market traders by making young people an active part of our town centres.
“We are delighted that Spalding and Crowland will give young people a free platform to get their businesses off the ground and showcase their creative talents.
“I’d encourage any creative young person to get involved with The Teenage Market as there are so many positive opportunities that can come out of it.”
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