Burton Market Hall announces that they will be participating in the National Young Traders Market competition, whilst hosting regular Young Traders Markets during 2022.
The national Young Traders Market competition is organised by the National Market Traders Federation and aims to provide a platform for market traders of the future to develop their small and startup businesses.
The competition consists of local events held across the UK, with champion traders progressing into regional finals and national finals, representing their local area.
2021 saw Molly Thirtle, who operates Molly Designs, claim a champion place in the Burton upon Trent local event, before progressing through to the regional finals to claim a place in the national final.
Applications are now open for the 2022 events, for any young trader aged 16-30 years.
The full schedule of Young Trader Markets for 2022:
• Saturday 5th March
• Saturday 2nd July (National Finals Qualifying Event)
• Saturday 5th November
Councillor Bev Ashcroft, Deputy Leader for Leisure, Amenities and Tourism, said: “Once again we are delighted to host the Young Trader Markets to help young people into business. These markets are an excellent way for young people to showcase their products and I am sure we will again welcome a variety of goods on offer. Please come along and support our future traders.”
For more information and to book online visit www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/markets