Dear Friends,

It was wonderful to get back into the spring of things in March, and I have no doubt April will be just as successful.  The good news is that Louise will be back with her ridiculously delicious cakes.  Honestly, it’s worth going to the market just for one of these!  Obviously, if you are there, you might want to try out Joel and Elca’s honey, Lanre’s Chilli products, Philip’s coffee and some of Lucy’s savouries.

Our Event this month is Music from the inestimable Rob and Simon – they have played at a few markets now, and go down a treat!  (Incidently, Fiona’s workshop last month was a great success – I’ve seen the results and there are some lovely pieces.  She is planning another workshop with us in October (possibly with a Halloween theme.)

We have just one new stallholder this month:  Joanna Lawrence with her Candles and diffusers.  We look forward to welcoming her and hope she will become a regular stallholder.  Our local Councillor, Issy Cooke is showing how the market is really part of the community – she will be there ready to see if any residents want to raise any casework with her (and can move to a private space if appropriate).

Vintage goods will be well represented this month: our resident ‘Outside Man’ John Rastall will have his unique collection outside, with Cath and Joy’s eclectic household goods and Gilly’s textiles, as well as Susan’s candle cups inside.  Andrew will, as usual, be teaching Watercolours in his secret studio under the stage.

Other Stallholders include Esther and Ruth with their Jewellery, and Jean will have the wooden and leather goods her son makes, and our ‘fine artists’ are represented by Angie (Lino Prints), Edith (African inspired Art) and Gabby (all things Animal).  Claire will be there with her beautiful glass work, as will as Debra and Ruby (Crochet, knitting and textiles), Kate P with beautifully curated cards, Stephen with badges to support charity and Sonia working for the Friends of Eglinton Hill Bird Sanctuary  with her Tweetie Bird Clothing!  Oh, and me, of course, with ceramics.

Our regular Masseuse, Anne Marie, will be there from 12 and as usual, the fabulous Bozena will be there with facepainting for the little ones (and anyone who wants it, no age restrictions here) and if we’re lucky she’ll bring some of her paintings and jewellery too. 

I hope to see lots of you there,

Kirsty (Market Organiser)