Mansfield Market will be celebrating this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign with a fortnight of fun and activities aimed at all the family.

The entertainment, from Tuesday 17 May to Tuesday 31 May, will include a Maypole dancing workshop, a chance to meet furry friends from White Post Farm as well as crocheting sessions with Yankee Yarns.

Throughout the fortnight, shoppers can to pick up an activity sheet, which includes competitions for all ages, plus the chance to win a £20 voucher to spend on the market. Free Mansfield Market re-usable shopping bags will also be given out (subject to availability).

​The campaign comes at a time when Mansfield Market has undergone a regeneration project which sees new, improved stalls, more events and new seating and performance areas.

​As part of the project the council is offering new traders with new product lines, the opportunity to take up a stall for free for a year as part of its Business Incubation Scheme.

​It is also offering one-to-one training to help both new and existing traders develop skills such as selling, product pricing and customer service.

The campaign will include themed markets, too. New and existing businesses selling products with the following themes are welcomed to come along and use Mansfield Market as an outlet for promotion and sales;

Wednesday 18 May: Baby and children’s speciality market selling pre-loved children’s toys, books, clothes and equipment. £6 per stall.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Friday 20 May: Food market selling a range of quality produce. The markets team are looking for local businesses to come along to offer samples and promote their business. £11 per stall for the day. ​​

​Saturday 21 May: Arts and craft market with homemade products, crafts, gifts and food. £16 per stall.
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The specialist markets run from 8.30am to 4pm alongside usual market stalls which include fresh produce, clothing and pet items.

Mike Robinson, Director of Economic Growth at Mansfield District Council, said: “Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating the Love Your Local Market fortnight. There are some exciting events taking place, which offer something for everyone, whatever your age. So why not show your support for your local market and enjoy a great day out and grab a bargain.”

Spaces are still available for businesses to take up a stall at the specialist markets, which can be booked by calling 01623 463818. More information about what’s on at Mansfield Market along with details about how to rent a market stall for free can be found at www.mansfieldmarket.co.uk