A community market known for “bringing local people together” will be return on Sunday 23 March from 12-4pm.
The “can’t miss” Nether Edge Spring community event will host approximately 50 to 60 stalls, selling a range of local produce, drinks and crafts.
A resident described the market as: “One of (her) favourite things to do in Sheffield. It’s a can’t- miss event.”
The market is run entirely by volunteers who are members of Nether Edge Neighbourhood Group (NENG). Previous contributions from stallholders fees have enabled donations exceeding £90,000 to be made to a variety of local charities.
Stall proceeds from this month’s market will be donated to the St Luke’s Sheffield Hospice and ASSIST Sheffield beneficiaries.
A member of the NENG committee, Ruth said : “The charities tend to be small, local ones where our donations can make more of an impact. Sometimes a committee member suggests a particular charity but some charities contact us first, or a third party contacts us on their behalf. We pick two or sometimes three beneficiaries per market.”
Ruth added: “We always have exciting live entertainers”. The entertainment programme has six acts: the Salvation Army Band, Nether Edge Primary School Choir, Saxophonics, Sounds of Africa, Zumbalicious and Giving Voice (choir).
The market started in 2008, and has regularly brought hundreds of visitors to the area. Organisers have frequently been thanked for their efforts and success in “bringing local people together”.
NENG members say their goal is for people to ‘meet, greet and eat’.
Only locally-sourced products are on offer to reduce food miles and C02 emissions, as part of the ‘Think globally, act locally’ movement.
NENG believes the market is: “ A crucial part of a thriving local economy.” As well as supporting local charities, the market offers a low cost route for local start-up businesses to reach many potential customers.
A previous stallholder encouraged Sheffield residents to attend as “supporting local businesses is important, especially in times of economic hardship with the cost of living crisis.”
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