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Each of our traders has a different story to share about their Market Village journey. Explore their stories below on how little acorns have grown into oak trees and how their inspirations and aspirations have helped them on the way.

Meet Natasha Lomas – Exhibiting as The Pink Flamingo Designs at PromArt

Natasha Lomas returns to PromArt as The Pink Flamingo Designs, sharing her handmade clothing with the public this Sunday 30th May and Sunday 25th July. Natasha's Story Natasha specialises in sewing and handmade clothing, creating bright and vibrant pieces for adults...

Meet Deborah Dawn – our newest exhibitor at PromArt!

Deborah Dawn is one of our newest PromArt traders and will be joining us for the first time when PromArt returns on 30th May. Deborah's Story Deborah Dawn is an artist based in the Lake District who uses real leaves and natural dyes to print onto textiles in an...

Meet Margaret Shaw – exhibitor and trader at Prom Art Market, Cumbria

Margaret Shaw takes time out from creating her beautiful lakes inspired art to tells us why Prom Art Market, Cumbria is a great place to exhibit and sell art. Margaret's Story Margaret Shaw is an artist and photographer based in Cumbria. She joined Prom Art Market to...

Gilchrist’s expand from one stall to five at Alnwick Market

Alan and Pat Gilchrist started selling fudge on a stall at Alnwick market over 30 years ago! As their business expanded they started attending festivals and events across Europe which unfortunately meant they had to give up their stall at Alnwick Market. The...

Books galore at Kirkby Lonsdale Charter Market with The Book Lounge

Valerie Laycock has run The Book Lounge, an independent bookshop in Kirkby Lonsdale, since September 2018. Popular with the local community, Valerie sells new and quality recycled books of both fiction and non-fiction in a wide range of genres. Valerie had considered...

Sweet success for new traders at Alnwick Market – D&G Sweet Treats Trader Story

David and Gemma own D&G Sweet Treats and have only been trading for a few months. They joined Alnwick market and quickly gathered a dedicated following amongst the locals and tourists for their traditional sweets. Offering a varied selection of sweets and...