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17th May 2012
Top Award for Manchester Markets

NABMA congratulates Manchester Specialist Markets on the award of ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Certification ISO 1400 – Health and Safety Management Systems Certification ISO 18001 – Environmental Management Systems Certification. Read More

27th April 2012
Brighouse has been sampling the true taste of success . . . continental-style!

The town’s Totally Locally Farmers’ Market has been voted the best Specialist Market or Small Market by the National Association of British Markets Authorities (NABMA). Read More

23rd April 2012
We’re the friendliest – it’s official!

Bury Council has been crowned the ‘Most Coach Friendly Local Authority’ in the Belmont International UK Coach Awards. Read More

18th April 2012
New entrepreneurs sought in market competition

LEICESTER Market is looking for people ready to take on the challenge of running their own stall as part of a four-week competition for the title of ‘Pitch Up Entrepreneur 2012′. Read More

2nd April 2012
Chesterfield markets give a warm welcome

Chesterfield’s outdoor market stall canopies have been given a fresh new look that reflects the Destination Chesterfield branding. The 200 canopies have all been replaced with striking colours and a special welcome message on each corner. Read More


Pupils grown a healthy profit at Bolton Market

A local primary school pitched up at Bolton Market this week as part of the Virgin Money ‘Make £5 Grow’ initiative. 48 Year 5 pupils from Sacred Heart Primary School in Westhoughton set up stalls in the ‘mini-apprentice’ style challenge. Each child was given £5 to invest in a start-up business to create products to sell to the public. The children had been split up into teams and thought up their own product ideas, promotional tools and business names. Read More

16th March 2012
Farmers Market and The Great Chesterfields Bake-off

Farmers Market and The Great Chesterfields Bake-off on Saturday 31st March 2012 11am till 3pm.

The Chester Fields Country Pub and Restaurant is proud to be supporting The Giant Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Festival with a special event which takes place on Saturday 31st March. Read More

13th March 2012
Unfurl the banner – we’re the best again!

Another banner is flying proudly over Bury Market after the town’s famous attraction won another award. Read More

23rd February 2012
Love Your Market – our Logo

This is the logo for Love Your Market. Please use it for all market events and activities leading up to National Market Day. We can provide a PDF copy. Read More


Love Your Market Roadshows – Free to Market & Town Centre Managers

Have you signed up yet for one of the roadshows being promoted by NABMA to link in with Love Your Market? Read More

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