A series of regular specialist markets are to start in Mansfield Market Place.

The Mansfield Artisan Market will showcase award-winning food and drink along with hand-crafted goods not currently available on the High Street.

It is made up of locally-sourced traders and stallholders, selected for the quality and diversity of the items they offer.

The artisan market will run every first Sunday of the month, from 10am to 4pm, starting on Sunday, 4th June.

On every second Wednesday of the month (from 14th June), also from 10am to 4pm, there will be an International Mini Market.

It will reflect the diverse community of the district and sell authentic artisan foods and products from different cultures.

These will include postcards, toys, homemade honey products, personalised wooden gifts, handmade bracelets and crocheted accessories for feet as well as Latvian and Lithuanian cakes and treats, and Caribbean, Czech and Slovakian food.
Entertainment with an international twist is also planned.

There will also be a four-day continental market, from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th June, on West Gate.

Mike Robinson, director of economic growth at Mansfield District Council, which is behind the markets, said: “We are committed to building on the improvements we have already made to the market.

“The introduction of specialist markets is just one way we are making changes, so why not come along and see what Mansfield has to offer?

“There are more products than what you would think at prices that are very reasonable.

“We are also encouraging new stallholders to come along to help us to enhance the town’s offering.

“So if you have an interesting product you would like to sell, you can get in touch with the markets team for advice about which specialist market might suit you best.”

The council offers rent-free stalls via its incubation unit scheme, which is aimed at people who can offer a new product line to the existing market.

For details about the scheme or the specialist markets, contact [email protected] or call 01623 463818.
More information is at www.mansfieldmarket.co.uk

Pictured is Ina Štrovalda with one of her Latvian cake creations.