THE HORNETS ARE GOING UP! Congratulations Watford FC! news ition summer 2014/15 ed Operated by 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 win £100 IN MARKET VOUCHERS Sign up to our mailing list for your 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’. Draw date 30.5.15. Winners will be notified. By entering this prize draw you agree to being kept up to date with goings on at the market, we may occasionally email you or send you post, if you want to unsubscribe you can do so at any time. 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.
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