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NEW OPENING TIMES
FOR NEW WATFORD MARKET
Working together to
create a bright future.
As part of the continuing project to bring new
customers to the market and support the
businesses within it we have agreed new
opening days/ times for the market.
The non-food traders will move to a 4 day week which will
include Sundays on a trial basis from the 2nd June.
The upstairs food traders will continue to open from
Tuesday - Saturday, adding in the Sundays on 2nd June.
There will still be stalls out on The Parade from
Tuesday - Saturday and Sundays from 2nd June.
The opening times will extend slightly with the market
being open from 9am - 6pm, Tues - Sat and from
11am - 5pm on Sundays.
Check below to see how this might affect your market shopping over the coming weeks.
21st April - 2nd June
2nd June Onwards
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Market closed.
All traders open, stalls on parade.
Downstairs traders closed.
Food traders open, stalls on parade.
All traders open, stalls on parade.
All traders open, stalls on parade.
All traders open, stalls on parade.
Market closed.
Market closed.
All traders open, stalls on parade.
Downstairs traders closed.
Food traders open, stalls on parade.
Thursday
Downstairs traders closed.
Food traders open, stalls on parade.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
All traders open, stalls on parade.
All traders open, stalls on parade.
All traders open, stalls on parade.
NEW FACES AT WATFORD MARKET
We’re thrilled to welcome a variety
of new traders to the market.
Yiro Greek Street Food
Yiro have just moved in to units 1 and 2 downstairs and
are bringing their contemporary Greek street food to a
hungry lunchtime crowd. Choose from lemon and garlic
chicken, honey and oregano infused pulled pork or deep
fried halloumi topped with everything from butter beans
and tzatziki to hummus, feta and olives – all wrapped up
in with Greek salad in a pitta or served as a salad box –
there’s options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans,
providing everyone with on-the-go nourishment.
Stay
social...
@yirofood
/yirouk
@yirouk
Eat Falafel
You might have spotted Kai and Ubiad creating their
delicious falafel wraps out on The Parade, and we’re
thrilled to announce they will soon have a unit in the
upstairs food court as well. Serving up one of the
tastiest falafels we’ve ever tasted, you can customize
your wrap with salad, tomatoes, onion, olives, cheese,
sauces and much more. Still not sure about falafels?
They have tasters available every day so you can
try before you buy.
Rootbag Records
Simon Cox is the brains behind newly opened ‘Rootbag
Records’. They specialize in punk and reggae 7 inches
but you’ll find all sorts of 2nd hand records with lots
of rock, soul and jazz LPs. There’s also a great selection
of 2nd hand books, plus other music memorabilia.
Glamour by DKUK
Glamour by DKUK is a fashion start up offering a one
stop shop for all your girlie needs. From glamorous
winter coats to bodycon party dresses with shoes and
boots to match. Then there's the make up, eye lashes,
fake tan and only the best in branded hair and beauty
products. Managing Director, Katie Leong says ‘Our
objective is not only to offer fantastic product and
service but to give helpful hints and tips by giving
everyone the chance to share their beauty secrets.’’
You can shop online at www.glamourbydkuk.co.uk
or connect with them on facebook /glamourbydkuk
or on twitter @glamourbydkuk
Events at NewWatford Market
What’s On this Summer
May 13th - 27th
Love Your Local Market Fortnight
A national 2 week campaign to promote markets
in local communities, find out more overleaf
7th June Sunday Craft Market
If you’re a crafter and want to join us,
drop [email protected]
a line to book in today
19th June - 15th July Watford Live Stage
As part of Watford Live there will be
performances in the market every Friday
and Saturday between 19th June and 15th July
August Watford Market Beach
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£100
IN MARKET VOUCHERS
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chance to win £100 in market vouchers.
Send us your name and
address details to:
[email protected]
with the subject line ‘I want to
spend £100 at Watford Market’.
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Enjoy the British Summer time by relaxing
next to a sandy beach
8th August Charity BBQ and Beach Party
Soak up the summer vibes and raise money
for charity on this fun filled day
Bigger, Brighter,
Bolder
Improvements
for the market
After listening to trader and customer feedback
a raft of market improvements are underway.
Heaters have now been installed upstairs so you
can still dine alfresco without feeling the chill.
Bright new signage has also just been installed
to direct customers into the market and help
them find what they’re looking for.
There’s also more coming soon, over the next few
week’s we’ll see floor artwork, new poster sites
plus signage at the Beechen Road entrance.
If you have any comments, feedback
or ideas on how else we can make the
market a great place to visit, let us know
on facebook /newwatfordmarket,
twitter @watfordmarket, or drop an email to
[email protected]
we’d love to hear your views!
Trade with us!
We’re always on the look out for businesses
and traders to join our market, whether that’s
by taking a container unit or popping up
1 or 2 days per week. Prices start from just
£24 per day
There’s also busking spots available in the market
if you’ve got a talent you’d like
to share with the people of Watford
Contact [email protected]
or drop by the Market Manager’s Office
to find out more.
#TEAMWATFORD
How you can support your town
in the coming months
Back
the
Watford BID
Town centre businesses, through
the Town Centre Partnership,
are working together to create
Watford’s first ever Business
Improvement District (BID).
Maria explained: “We know from our recent
business survey, that when businesses have got
involved in discussions and hear what benefits
a BID could bring, they are fully supportive. Our
major focus for the coming months is to reach
out to more businesses to secure a ‘yes’ vote for
the BID in the ballot in October. The BID
business plan will be available at the end of
Summer, so everyone will have a clear
understanding of what is provided and the
associated costs.”
Kate said: “The Watford For You brand is going
from strength to strength, we’ve now added an
Instagram page to our popular Facebook and
Twitter profiles, and work is underway to
enhance the website. With a BID in place,
Watford For You could do even more to further
promote all that Watford has to offer.”
Connect with Watford For You and the BID
on Twitter and Instagram @watfordforyou
@watfordBID, or find them on facebook.
A BID is a specific area in which organisations
pay a contribution towards extra activities and
services they collectively agree will be of benefit
to their business.
Jonathan Field, chair of the Town Centre
Partnership and managing director of John
Lewis Watford said: "We all want Watford town
centre to thrive; having a BID in place puts us,
the businesses, in the driving seat for shaping
the local environment in a way that best suits
our needs and gives us the ability to work
together on projects or ideas to drive footfall
that otherwise just wouldn't happen. I've
worked in towns where there have been BIDs
before so I've seen first hand the positive
difference they make.
Town Centre Manager Maria Manion and her
team, Jill Faiella and Watford For You Marketing
Manager Kate Leach have organised events to
engage with businesses in the town centre; to
share ideas and listen to their views.
13th-27th May
Join us and over 1000 other
markets across the country
as we celebrate Love Your
Local Market fortnight in May.
This is your chance to be part of a national
campaign supporting your local market and
community.
Share what you love about
New Watford Market @watfordmarket
@loveurlocalmkt #LYLM15 on twitter
for Your chance to win fantastic prizes.
The market will be decorated with Love Your
Local Market posters and balloons, and there
will be a suggestion box so you can tell
us what you love and what needs improving.