THE Melksham Makers’ Market returns on Saturday 28th May for its second market of the year.
Organisers of the market, Sarah Hillman and Nicola Coleman, along with Melksham Town Council, say how thrilled they are to be back in the Market Place each month and how much they enjoyed seeing all the visitors at last month’s market.
Sarah says, “It was great to be back in the Market Place last month for our April market and we’re hoping to see even more people for the May one, particularly as the weather forecast is looking good!”
The Melksham Makers’ Market is now in its fourth year and has been a resounding success with all the markets filling up for this year. Nicola reports, “All our traders are local people who are running small, independent businesses from home, often from their dining room tables or from their shed in the garden, usually alongside a day job. The Melksham Makers’ Market gives them the opportunity to build their businesses and help them to make the step from side hustle to full-time small business owners.”
Even before the pandemic, there has been a plea for people to support small businesses and to shop local, where possible. The monthly Melksham Maker’s Market is just one way for local people to do this. Sarah says, “Melksham, and the surrounding areas, has lots of small businesses who are always trying to encourage people to shop local. We are proud to be able to support some of these small, local businesses by offering them a regular spot at our market.
“Our regular traders include Katy Wilkinson who specialises in handmade, contemporary jewellery; Happy Hounds Bakery who supply all the lucky four-legged customers with their treats; Sandridge Brownies and Bakes who keep us all fuelled with their delicious cakes on the day (that’s if they don’t sell out!), and Amanda Humphrey who hand paints and personalises a wide range of ceramics.”
This month, they’re also being joined by Wiltshire Wood Art who specialise in original, carved wooden designs. Owners Steve and Ann say, ‘We can’t wait to be back in the Melksham Market Place for the Melksham Makers’ Market on Saturday. There’s always a great atmosphere, and it’s always really good being out and meeting the lovely people of Melksham.’
The next Melksham Makers Market: Saturday 28th May from 9am – 2pm in the Melksham Market Place. For more info, please contact themelkshammakersmarket@yahoo.com
