CHESTERFIELD MARKET
Ruth Gets A Valentine's Gift With A Difference
Monday 13th February 2012 Shoppers in Chesterfield market - and one in particular - were treated to an unexpected surprise visit from the 'Clintons Choir'.
Local resident Ruth Tesdale was left speechless as the Clintons Choir made a personal visit to her home town, surprising her with an unforgettable gift from her sweetheart.
Tom, Ruth's husband of 15 years, entered a national competition hosted by the leading card and gift retailer... READ MORE & VIDEO...
Market Traders Speak About The Rent Freeze
Tuesday 24th January 2012 After last weeks news that Chesterfield Borough Council had decided to freeze market stall rents for the next financial year, traders on the market say they welcome the decision.
Market traders met with Councillor Nick Stringer, Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism yesterday (Monday 23rd January) to hear about the Council's decision.
Cllr Stringer said: "We've previously talked to the Markets' Consultative Committee about how best we manage next year's budget..." READ MORE...
Council Speaks Out Over Chesterfield Market Decisions
Thursday 19th January 2012 It's described as a tourist attraction - and certainly anyone who visits Chesterfield town centre often will recognise Shire horse Ben and his cart, who regularly stand outside Marks and Spencer on the High Street.
However, due to what they say are difficult economic conditions and, in order to protect the market for the future, Councillors have taken the decision to withdraw the horse and cart from it's place on the Market.
This has provoked fury amongst some people in town who say that they are scrapping a tourist attraction. We interviewed Cllr Nick Stringer... READ MORE & VIDEO...
Festive Fun In North East Derbyshire Markets
Wednesday 21st December 2011 Street entertainment, kids' activities, prizes and a range of stalls are on offer at a series of festive-themed market events which are designed to boost the North East Derbyshire economy.
Crowds descended on the market in Clay Cross on Saturday (17th December) and bargain hunters will still have chance to get in some late Christmas shopping at events at Killamarsh market tomorrow (Thursday 22nd December) and then Eckington market on Friday 23rd December. The events are the latest family fun days organised as part of North East Derbyshire District Council's 'Marketing the Markets' campaign. READ MORE...
N E Derbyshire Sets It's Stall Out For Christmas
Thursday 8th December 2011 Shoppers are invited to join in some festive fun - while supporting local businesses - at a series of festive-themed markets being held in North East Derbyshire.
Clay Cross, Eckington and Killamarsh will each host a festive-themed event, as part of a North East Derbyshire District Council project to boost sites across the district.
Santa's grottos, street entertainment, music, prize giveaways from local businesses and a range of stalls are among the attractions on offer at the markets... READ MORE...
Dark Knight To Light Up Chesterfield
Monday 14th November 2011 It's been announced that Batman will join the Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Peter Barr, for the annual Christmas lights switch-on in Chesterfield on Sunday 20th November.
The annual event, organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, is a firm favourite with old and young with thousands turning up to enjoy the day's entertainment.
Highlights will include the Pantonic All Stars Steel Band who will play their rousing music in Burlington Street, train rides in the town centre and Vicar Lane on Lenny the Land Train, fun fair rides and of course Father Christmas... READ MORE...
Meet The Buyer Event Offers Opportunities To Local Companies
Wednesday 2nd November 2011 Chesterfield Contractors are being given the chance to become part of the supply chain for Chesterfield Borough Council's planned renovation of Chesterfield Indoor Market Hall.
Wates Construction, the contractor behind the project, is to hold a one-day drop-in session in partnership with the council, in order to offer local companies the opportunity to find out how to register interest for the available fit-out work packages.
The open day will take place at Chesterfield Market Hall Assembly Rooms on Wednesday 9th November, from 7am until 1:30pm. Local suppliers and contractors are invited to attend to meet and discuss the potential work with representatives from Wates and the council. READ MORE...
The Mayor Harps On For Charity
Friday 28th October 2011 Despite the dismal weather people turned out in their hundreds to take part in Day One of Chesterfield's Annual Arts and Market Festival.
The four-day event, organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, will see a host of activities and concerts taking place at various locations around the town centre, including a Continental Market, dancing, beer festival and Festival of Light.
Sean Carrington is Marketing and Promotions Officer for the Market and he explained the thinking behind the Festival... READ MORE...
Fresh New Look For Chesterfield's Market
Tuesday 18th October 2011 Chesterfield Borough Council, in partnership with Destination Chesterfield, is to give a whole new look to the town's famous outdoor market stalls.
The current stalls will be given new covers later this year to promote the Destination Chesterfield branding which is starting to appear on the town's gateways and visitor facilities.
Some of the covers will feature a 'Welcome to Chesterfield' message with the others following the striking colours from Destination Chesterfield branding. READ MORE...
Iconic Chesterfield Market Hall Set For Upgrade
Wednesday 12th October 2011 Chesterfield's iconic Market Hall is now one step closer to its planned refurbishment after Chesterfield Borough Council's planning committee approved the planning and listed building application.
A construction programme is now being prepared in order that work can start in February 2012.
Cllr John Burrows, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council said: "This development is going to be one of the town's most exciting projects as the Market Hall is such a well used and much loved building." READ MORE...
All Things Green And Wonderful In Chesterfield
Tuesday 20th September 2011
Chesterfield Market will be staging its first Green Fair on Saturday 24th September from 10am until 4pm.
The environmentally friendly event, organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, will take place in Market Place, New Square and Vicar Lane Shopping Centre with a whole host of green events and activities taking place.
Cllr John Burrows, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council said: "There are some great initiatives going on around Chesterfield..." READ MORE...
Get Dancing In Chesterfield This September
Friday 2nd September 2011 It's strictly all for fun as Saturday 10th September sees Chesterfield's New Square Arena explode with an amazing display of dance styles with the launch of the annual 'Day of Dance'.
The event kicks off at 10.30 am and a continuous programme of dance will run right through to 3.30 pm.
Organisers say that there'll be a chance to find out more about various styles of dance, including Belly Dancing, Break Dancing and Salsa and perhaps have a chance to try it out. READ MORE...
In Loving Memory Of A Chesterfield Legend
Thursday 25th August 2011 One of Chesterfield's most famous faces (and voices) will be laid to rest tomorrow. He died last Thursday after a long illness, aged 80, and leaves two sons.
Roy Purcell Davidson, more commonly known as 'The Pound A Bag Man' was found most days, whatever the weather, outside his shop 'Davidson's Cheese Factor' and was well known and loved by residents and tourists of the town alike.
Last year he'd celebrated his 50th year in business as The Cheese factor and had been at the current shop for over 30 years. READ MORE...
Market Hall Funding Now Approved
Thursday 14th July 2011
Chesterfield Borough Council's cabinet has this week approved the funding for the £4million refurbishment of the town’s Market Hall.
The funding package includes £2.1 million of European and Lottery grant with the remaining money coming from the Council.
CBC Leader, Cllr John Burrows said: "The Market Hall is a centrepiece to our market and is vital to the economic success of the town centre. Refurbishment will improve the external look and internal facilities..." READ MORE...
Marketing Success In N E Derbyshire
Monday 13th June 2011
Events organised to boost the local economy and promote the local markets have been hailed a success after crowds descended on events in Eckington, Clay Cross and Killamarsh.
The 'Marketing the Markets' campaign that was organised by NE Derbyshire District Council featured street entertainment, kids' activities, free raffles and a range of stalls. Local businesses, including The Sitwell Arms, Kemps Brewery, Kemps Catering For Eckington, Oriental Pearl, Spendloves Butchers, Poshfit, The Crown at Higham and The Midland attended. READ MORE...
Market Fun Days In North East Derbyshire
Monday May 23rd 2011 Street entertainment, kids' activities, free raffles and a range of stalls will be on offer at a series of market events being held in North East Derbyshire this month.
People are being encouraged to love their local markets in Clay Cross, Eckington and Killamarsh during the latest family fun days organised as part of NEDDC's Marketing the Markets campaign. READ MORE...
On The Buses
Monday 11th April 2011 The Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield were present this week to welcome a record breaking coach into the town.
The official welcome for the tourists from Alford, Lincs, was to mark the record-breaking number of coaches now coming to the town, a number that had topped that the 478 visiting in 2010/11.
Councilllor Keith Morgan, Mayor of Chesterfield said: "Back in 2002, when we first started counting the number of coaches coming to the town, it stood at just 135 per year. This figure has been increasing year on year" ... READ MORE...
And The Votes Are In...
Monday 4th April 2011
The shoppers of Chesterfield have voted, and, in a closely fought contest, have crowned their Market Retailer of the Year.
Holding onto their title of 'Favourite Market Stall' for a 2nd year was Ibbotsons for the outdoor market and the 'Favourite Market Hall Retailer' award went to the delighted new owners of Fred's Haberdashery.
The winning traders were presented with cash prizes and certificates by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield at a presentation on the Market. READ MORE...
Market Cleans Up
Thursday 17th March 2011 Chesterfield market traders have signed a new agreement with Chesterfield Borough Council to work together in keeping the town's market clean and tidy.
The town's Markets Consultative Committee, which represents the market traders in the town, has signed the agreement that details the responsibilities of the Council and the traders to maintain a clean market.
The market area presents many challenges. The permanent stalls and the traditional stone paving means the Council has to be more careful... READ MORE...
Market Rates Frozen
Monday 14th March 2011 Chesterfield Borough Council has today announced that, in recognition of their value to the town, there is to be no rent increase for the town's market stalls.
The rent freeze will apply to the General and Flea markets, Farmers' Markets and the Sunday Car Boot Sale as council officials say they are pivotal to the financial prosperity of the town.
Cllr Ray Russell, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council said: "Chesterfield is famous for it's markets and they help to attract thousands of visitors and residents into the town centre every week." READ MORE...
Young People Show Off Enterprise Skills At Market
Tuesday 8th March 2011 Despite the current financial climate young people in Chesterfield proved that the spirit of enterprise is alive and well as they took part in the North Derbyshire Young Enterprise Trade Fair, hosted by Chesterfield Market.
Young Enterprise Companies from Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield College, St Mary's High School, Tupton Hall School, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, Newbold Community School, Netherthorpe School and Mount St Mary's College all took to the stalls to sell their company's product or service on Chesterfield Market to compete for coveted awards... READ MORE...
Chesterfield Market Hosts Young Enterprise Trade Fair
Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Students from local schools are preparing to take part in the North Derbyshire Young Enterprise Trade Fair on Thursday 3rd March. The Fair, hosted by Chesterfield Market, takes place in New Square between 10am and 4pm.
The students, aged 15-17, represent eleven Young Enterprise groups taking part in the Company Programme, which gives students an opportunity to gain practical experience of business and enterprise through setting up and running their own real company. READ MORE...
Leading Lib Dem Visits Chesterfield
Thursday 24th February 2011 "Every young person out of work is a wasted talent." That's Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes who was visiting Chesterfield earlier today.
The Chesterfield Post was invited for an exclusive walk about with Simon and his team as he met shoppers in the market and the town.
We managed to grab a few words with him before he started and asked, amongst other things, about EMA and Tuition fees. He began by saying how impressed he was to be in the town... READ MORE & VIDEO...
Warning To Chesterfield Motorists
Monday 21st February 2011
A warning today from Police in Chesterfield that they are clamping down on motorists using pedestrian areas in the town centre.
Officers from the Chesterfield Town Centre Safer Neighbourhood Team are reminding motorists of parking and other restrictions in both the Market Place and Rykneld Square.
The team will be handing out leaflets explaining where motorists can and can't park in the town centre and any exemptions to the rules. READ MORE...
Market Fun Day A Success
Friday 18th February 2011 A family fun day took place at Clay Cross , one of a series of events aimed at getting local residents to love their local market.
Balloon modelling, free fairground rides, face painting, entertainment from the Young Inspirations Theatre Company and a great range of stalls were just some of the attractions on offer. It was one of a series of themed events will be running at markets across the district as part of North East Derbyshire District Council's 'Love Your Market' campaign.
Similar events will be happening in Killamarsh on ... READ MORE...
Love YOUR Local Market
Monday 31st January 2011 "They're Valuable Assets", says Cllr Pat Kerry from NE Derbyshire District Council as she encourages local people to shop at local markets in the region.
Throughout February, a series of events will run at markets across Clay Cross, Killamarsh and Eckington, in support of the 'Love your Market' campaign.
The first event will be held on Saturday 12th February at Clay Cross Market. There will be many free activities, including fun fair rides, balloon modelling, face painting and a chocolate fountain. READ MORE...
The 'M' Factor
Tuesday 14th December 2010 Now, it doesn't quite have the glitz and Glamour of the 'X Factor' and there's no chance of a million pound contract, but Chesterfield residents are being asked to support Chesterfield in trying to prove it has the 'M' factor and in giving a boost to local traders and shoppers too.
People who live in Chesterfield know just how good the market is ... you can buy anything from fabric to fruit, it's one of the town's strongest selling points and it brings in thousands of tourists per year. Shoppers in the town are now being asked to support the market by voting for it in the 'Britain's Favourite Market' Competition organised by the National Association of British Market Authorities.
Support Local Retailers This Christmas
Friday 10th December 2010 Christmas shoppers in Chesterfield are being asked to shop locally and support market and local retail traders this Christmas with news that we can all enjoy additional markets throughout December.
There'll be plenty of festive atmosphere and maybe a chance to grab a really unusual Christmas present from a vast array of places and stalls. READ MORE...
Back To Business
Wednesday 8th December 2010 Chesterfield's Flea Market will be back on as normal tomorrow after the terrible weather conditions saw it cancelled last week.
The snow and ice hit the markets hard and caused huge disruption, particularly last Thursday and Friday. The Market Hall too was affected as traders struggled to get in. Markets Manager, Andy Bond says that they're hoping for a better week telling us, "We're looking to get back to some normality from tomorrow (Thursday) - a lot of the Traders have been snowed in at their homes and unable to get their vans out. Many of them have noted how bad Chesterfield is compared to where they come from. It really is the worst time for them at the moment - as with all retailers, Xmas carries them through the lean months of Jan, Feb and March." He added that they were hoping the worst was now over, saying, "Hopefully things are improving and trade will bounce back!"
NE Derbyshire Sets It's Stall Out For Christmas
Thursday 25th november 2010 Shoppers are invited to join in some festive fun - while supporting local businesses - at a series of Christmas Markets being held in North East Derbyshire this year.
Clay Cross, Eckington, Killamarsh and Dronfield will each host a Christmas-themed event as part of new project to boost markets across the district.
A chance to meet Santa's reindeer, Christmas grottos, ice rinks, festive food and a range of stalls are among the attractions on offer at the events READ MORE...
Arts And Crafts Market Adds Brightness To Lights Switch On
Wednesday 17th November 2010 A new Arts and Craft market is setting up for this year's Christmas lights switch-on event in Chesterfield. Over 20 local artists and craftspeople will be exhibiting and selling their work on the main market in the town from 12noon until 6pm on Sunday 21st November.
The public can meet local artists, treat themselves to something special and buy unusual hand-made Christmas presents.
Cllr Ray Russell, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council said: "The Arts and Craft market will add a new dimension to our traditional markets... READ MORE...
A "Cotton Picking Success!" -
The Cotton For Cotton Exchange - UPDATE
Sunday 14th November 2010
The Cotton for Cotton exchange which took place on Saturday 13th November, which aimed to encourage recycling and shopping locally has been deemed a huge success despite the weather this week.
We popped along on Saturday morning where Markets Manager Andy Bond and Markets Assistant Jenny Salt were manning the stall and they told us that they were worried they may not have enough given the demand so far that morning.
5,000 bags were to be given away in total, READ MORE...
Parade Lights Up Chesterfield
Monday 1st November 2010 Samba dancers, The Mayor and Mayoress, Panto Dame and villain along with many home made lanterns all gathered in front of a illuminated Crooked Spire.
Not then your average Saturday night in Chesterfield town centre but, in fact, one of many events organised to celebrate the Market Festival weekend.
Over 500 people turned up to parade through the town - forming a huge snake of music, chat and light leading from the church courtyard to the Queen's Park and led by an Aladdin on stilts and holding a huge paper lamp... READ MORE...
Jonty Hearnden Impressed By Chesterfield Market
Friday 29th October 2010
We spoke to Jonty after he had completed the Mayor and Mayoress's 'Bargain Hunt' in Chesterfield Market on Thursday 28th October and had conducted valuations for local residents.
He told us "I'm here to promote the Market Festival and been impressed with how massive this market is, I've been to loads of markets with my shows - buying stuff from abroad to bring home and sell at places like this, none were as big as this - it's a wonderfully nice place to stop. People are so friendly here, I've been made very welcome and had a great day." READ MORE...
Bargain Hunt Bonanza
Friday 29th October 2010 There was everything to pay for as the Mayor and Mayoress took part in a charity Bargain Hunt on Chesterfield's very own flea market on Thursday,
Divided into two teams with representatives from their office and their chosen charities, Fairplay and The Samaritans, they were sent with £100 to buy what they could from the stalls.
BBC Antiques expert Jonty Hearnden was on hand to then value the 'buys' and award a prize to the team... READ MORE...
Countdown To Chesterfield's Arts And Market Festival
Wednesday 20th October 2010 Chesterfield is preparing to stage its biggest and best ever Arts and Market Festival.
The three-day event (28-30 October) will see diverse and varied events taking place with guests including Lau, winners of the Best Group in the 2010 BBC Folk Awards and Shappi Khorsandi, one of the hottest comedy talents in the country.
The nation's favourite orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, returns to the Winding Wheel on Thursday with their programme of Mozart's Violin Concerto No1 and Beethoven's Symphony No4... READ MORE...
"It's The Heart Of The Town!"
Monday 11th October 2010 "It's the heart of the town!" That's Markets Manager Andy Bond on the market held in Chesterfield four days a week.
Andy has fond memories of the Market Place, having worked there himself as a teenager. After spending some time working in retail away from the town, he saw the job for Manager advertised and jumped at the chance to return to work there again.
Talk to Andy for any length of time and it's clear how proud of the stalls he is, and how protective of the stallholders. "It's a huge asset to the town, where else", he asks, "can you get everything you might need in one place?" READ MORE...
Football Fever Amongst Market Traders
Monday 20th September 2010 Chesterfield Market Traders donned their football boots for charity and raised £250 for CLIC Sargent Cancer Charity.
The traders, from both the indoor and outdoor markets, came third in a twelve team Charity Football Tournament at Dronfield Rugby Club. The event was organised by Tesco Metro in aid of the Cancer Charity which is their chosen charity for the year and was a real family day. READ MORE...
Day Of Dance In The Market
Saturday the 11th September 2010 was the day that dance descended on Chesterfield Market. We have a small collection of pictures from the colourful, exciting and sunny day for you to enjoy... READ MORE...
Market Faces - Don Hollingwood
To all of us living in Chesterfield Donald Hollingwood is a familiar face and voice. Ayres fruit stall would simply not be the same place without him.
We caught up with him as he served customers on the Friday Market.
No one can accuse him of not listening to that advice as he's still there all these
years later! READ MORE...
Chesterfield Market
The open air market is at the heart of Chesterfield town centre. Taking place every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday it's one of biggest in the UK with over 200 stalls to fill. Particularly popular is the Thursday 'Flea market' where you're sure to bag a bargain. READ MORE...
OTHER HISTORY ARTICLES
 MEDIEVAL MARKET -One of the more fun events the Mayor and Mayoress have taken part in recently was the Medieval Market. The weather was great and the Town was filled with not only local residents from Chesterfield, but with many hundreds of visitors from all over the country. READ MORE... |
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