The festive season is upon us, and after a challenging couple of years for everyone, we are extremely excited to be sharing our Christmas plans. This year, we are sharing a selection of ‘Real Ideas for a Thoughtful Christmas’.

In order to support the businesses and communities around us, we as an organisation, have set ourselves the mission to encourage more people to shop in a thoughtful and mindful way. However, we don’t just want to celebrate the businesses and products, but also to really celebrate the individuals themselves and their stories.

So, what are we doing?

We are bringing Market Hall back to its roots this Christmas! 
On Sunday the 5th, 12th and 19th of December, we will be holding an indoor Festive Market, supporting local businesses and encouraging everyone to shop thoughtfully. We want to showcase the talents of local artists, bakers, designers, and creatives whilst providing a practical way to shop for your loved ones. 

Timings for the day will be between 11am – 4pm. Alongside the market, there are some fantastic musical performances planned, with delicious festive food and drink. There will also be some new immersive opportunities to get involved with… Watch this space!

There are two ticket options available, depending on your membership status. These are:
Member stall Ticket – £40+VAT
Suitable for Connect, All In and Dedicated Members
New Member Ticket – £60+VAT with introductory Connect Membership
Suitable for Join Us Members and new Members. This price is an introductory offer for 1 market stall with the benefit of 3 months Connect Membership.

If you’re interested in a stall, please register your interest on our Think Big Shop Small form here.

If you have any questions please email francesca.hawkesworth@realideas.org

We can’t wait to hear from you!