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  • March 5th 2017

    We are off! 2017, Heaton Moor Market is raring to go. 11-3pm March 5th.

    The improvements to Shaw Rd have started and we are working together to have the market continuing throughout. Credit where credit is due, the Council have been very helpful and accommodating throughout and we don’t foresee any major issues and at the end of the work we shall a lovely environment for our very local market.

    Our Traders are all lined up, regulars and a few new faces.

    FOOD & DRINK

    Bit of a Fudge – calorific and glorious

    Haycroft Meadow  – hand crafted burgers, sausages – come early, they sell out quickly

    Mum’s Macaroons – hand made, beautifully flavoured macaroons

    Heart and Graft – locally roasted coffee, once tried, there’s no going back

    Signature Scones – savoury, sweet, gluten free. If you like Scones, this is your stall.

    Mafeking Biltong – South African smoked meats in Heaton Moor, some SA weather would be nice too…

    The French Corner – toutes vos viennoiseries et du pain quotidienne fraîchement cuit also known as fresh bread and pastries!

    All About Pies – come early, they sell out quickly!

    The Brownie Owl – melt in the mouth, award winning brownies

    The Marmalady – home made jams, curds and cakes

    Saddleworth Tea – hand picked, bagged and ready for brewing

    Alam’s – family recipes of pakoras, onion bhajis, lime pickles…

    Fatjax – if you don’t have a favourite chutney, you soon will!

    Country Fayre – middle Eastern rich fresh quiches, hummus….

    Hayley’s Cakes – beautiful to look at cakes and all freshly baked

    Webbs Beef – do you like to know the provenance of your meat? Welcome to Webb’s.

    Nana Carter – Grannie’s hand me down recipes, hand made for us. Jams and chutneys.

    Kauri Fine Foods – Award winning New Zealand inspired food

    Jo’s Cheshire Kitchen – home made Sticky Toffee Pudding, nothing else needed!

    Cheese is Grate – cheeses to taste, try and buy

    Green Farm Olives – many different olives, fresh feta, dolmades, fresh baklava..

    The Pizza Maker – the place to be on a cold day, hot pizzas straight from the roaring fire

    Nonna Teresa – hand made Italian ravioli, pasta and pasta sauces

    ART & CRAFT

    Jewellsy – quirky jewellery of resin and beads

    CDM-UK – beautiful hand made goods, all created and made by a local not for profit organisation

    Scents and Solace – firm candle favourite on the market, savour the perfumes

    Abi & Clare – hand made and designed children’s and baby clothes, doorstops, bags…

    Sew Unique – your child’s drawing recreated on cushions, blankets – thoughtful gifts

    Stacy’s Jewellery – childrens personalised bracelets, hand made jewellery, girls’ dresses…

    Yanthia – face painting is here all day and balloons galore

    Keith Nuttall – photographic artwork of locally shot scenes for your home

    Catfish Kids – Heaton Moor’s Toyshop for the day, lots of gifts and fun things for the kids

    Gifts & More at 484 – exactly what it says on the tin!

    Fuzzy Duck Books – Sian, Usborne book specialist will be here to help

    Sarah Brelsford – vintage tins and a jig saw = amazingly lovely hand created jewellery

    Ann – fresh flowers, house plants and general floral loveliness

    Kitsch Republic – vintage, kitsch & retro homewares (and Heatons china mugs!)

    3 Colours – Artist at work, originals and prints

    Ben Sedman – local prints and originals of the Heatons and Manchester

    Phoenix cards – ethical, beautiful quality cards and wrap at excellent prices

     

     

  • Market Dates for 2017

    Looking forward to our first market of the year on March 5th 11-3pm.

    Time to add us to your calendars for the year! First Sunday in every month.

    March 5th

    April 2nd

    May 7th

    June 4th

    plus Summer Festival – dates to be announced

    July 2nd

    August 6th

    September 3rd

    October 1st

    November 5th

    December 3rd

    Always the 1st Sunday in every month, always 11-3pm, always on Shaw rd and Kushoom Koly carpark even with the works going on around us in march and April. Always excellent!

     

  • MOOR TOP SPECIAL Dec 10th

    Heaton Moor Producers market is on the move for the day, we are setting up base camp at The Moor Top who have invited us there 11-3pm. Really looking forward to it, hoping for better weather than last year….if any of you braved it, it was torrential wind and rain. Sage Traders of the market merely nod at each other when discussing the weather and just say ‘Moor Top 2015’ Nothing more is needed to be said. But not Saturday – I have booked blue skies and sunshine!

    FOOD

    Nana Carter – Nana’s recipes, chutney and jams. Gift Packs available

    Bit of A Fudge – gorgeous flavours of fudge, beautifully boxed

    Alam’s – pakoras, wraps, bhaji’s. Southern Indian cooking all made by Adil

    Periana Olive Oil – personally imported, subtly flavoured olive oil

    The French Corner – fresh french breads

    Haycroft Meadow – hand produced and finished sausages, burgers and joints

    Signature Scones – however you pronounce scones, these are good scones!

    Cheese is Grate – truckles, chunks, rolls – cheese in all varieties available

    Kauri Fine Foods – hot quiche, Xmas cakes, Xmas puds, mince pies, parsnip soup..

    Fruits of the Forage – chutneys, jams, cordials all from the hedgerow

     

    Arts and Craft

    Sarah Brelsford – jewellery from recycled tins and hand made stained glass

    CDM UK – british bought and community made textiles

    Catfish Toys – bringing a toyshop under a gazebo near you

    Fuzzy Duck Books – Usborne Books make fabulous Xmas presents

    Scents and Solace – handmade, scented candles and diffusers

    Heather Loves Cards – still need xmas cards and wrap? Phoenix Cards at your service

    Nerys Rose – woodcuts, Xmas Eve boxes, gift ideas

    Jewellsy – hand made resin and bead jewellery

    Ben Sedman – original prints

     

     

     

  • DECEMBER 4TH XMAS EDITION

    Our last Shaw Rd market of the year! We are at the Moor Top pub next Saturday Dec 10th, but this is the last on Shaw Rd until March 5th 2017 on our new smartened up Shaw Rd.

    This Sunday we have a fabulous line up, we are packed in to the edges and we are joined by the lovely Colette Todd who will be singing with us 11.30-1.30.

    If you park on Shaw rd or the Kushoom Koly carpark, remember it is the market on Sunday, once we start setting up, your car will be marooned until 4pm. Please remove on Saturday night – thankyou.

    FOOD AND DRINK

    Bit of a Fudge – fudges of many flavours

    Haycroft Meadow – handmade sausages, burgers, mutton and more

    Cocoanut Grove – our very own chocolatier

    Valentine’s Foods – personally sourced Italian pasta sauces

    Mum’s Macaroons – handmade, beautiful macaroons

    Heart and Graft – fresh coffee direct from the roastery

    Signature Scones – scones in myriad flavours

    Saddleworth Tea – you’ll be needing a cup of tea with that scone

    Bubbly Wine Co – wines to try, wine tastings to book

    Mafeking Biltong – South African biltong made right here

    Dough it Yourself – fresh pizza bases and toppings

    The French Corner – boulangerie and viennoiseries

    All About Pies – no going back once you’ve had one

    Green Olives – the Med comes to Heaton Moor

    Periana Olive oil – imported directly to Heaton Moor for us

    The Brownie Owl – no going back from here either!

    The Marmalady – jams, preserves, cakes – farmhouse kitchen under a gazebo

    Nana Carter – Nana’s chutney and jam recipes, beautiful as gifts

    Country Fayre – lunch on the go, hand prepared quiches and hummus

    Hayley’s Cakes – all your favourites and more

    La Cantina – hot food for a cold day

    Alam’s – longstanding market favourite, wraps, pakoras, bhaji’s..

    FatJax – chutneys waiting to be devoured

    Webb’s Beef – fresh from the farm, know your provenances

    Kauri Fine Foods – handmade Xmas puddings & cakes, soup, traybakes..

    Jo’s Cheshire Kitchen – sticky toffee pudding, regular and gluten free

    Cheese is Grate – great range of truckle cheeses

    Hoppiness Beer – microbrewery beers

    ARTWORK & CRAFTS

    Ben Sedman – original works and prints

    Jewellsy – hand designed and created jewellery by Mel

    CDM-UK – local, design textiles – all charitably funded

    Moor Vintage – beautiful pieces of jewellery, pictures, clothes

    Scents and Solace – form an orderly queue for Victoria’s candles

    Abi and Claire – have sewing machine, will travel. Commissions welcome

    3 Colours – original artwork for that Christmas present?

    Stacy’s Jewellery – name bracelets, necklaces, earrings – all hand designed

    Heather loves Cards – charity Xmas cards, wrapping paper, birthday cards…

    Keith Nuttall – photographs and prints

    Catfish Toys – toyshop on Shaw rd market, large range under one gazebo

    Gifts & More – ever called someone a chocolate teapot? Buy them one for Xmas:)

    Fuzzy Duck Books – full range of Usborne books

    Yanthia FacePainting – beautiful face painting for your little ones

     

     

     

     

     

  • CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA today

    Well, who knew ‘extravaganza’ was such an odd word when you try to spell it, not a common parlance, that one!

    That is all to say, the market is here today, Nov 26th, a scaled down version. We are a small part of this 4HTA event and are our very own little festive dozen for you to browse and chat to. We have our thermals ready, we are trusting the mulled wine is warming and Santa’s elves have got their tutu’s out of the wardrobe – see you later, 3-8pm, Santa arriving at 4pm.

  • November 6th 2016

    This month looks like a good one at the market, warming up to Christmas. Colette will be joining us bringing her beautiful music with her. Gift ideas all over the place, charity Christmas cards, stock up on your Christmas wines -the market just gets better and better. This month we have a new addition, fresh pizzas cooked on the spot. Here’s the listing for this month:

    FOOD and DRINK

    Haycroft Meadow – handmade sausages, burgers and meatballs.

    Saddleworth Tea – individually sourced and packaged tea

    Cocoanut Grove – hand made chocolate with flavours developed by Jayne

    Valentine Foods – pesto, pasta sauces from the Italian countryside

    The French Corner – French breads, baguette and viennoiseries

    Alam’s – South Asian cooking at its best

    Mums Macarons – beautiful selection of traditional French macarons

    Signature Scones – Scones and clotted cream anyone?

    The Bubbly Wine Company – specially selected wines and expert advice

    All About Pies – the best hand raised pies around

    Mafeking Biltong – South African biltong (spiced, dried beef) and Boerwors (fresh, spiced sausage)

    Green Choice Olives – olives, fresh feta, baklava and more

    Periana Olive Oil – Spanish grown, pressed olive oil

    The Brownie Owl- wide range of award winning brownies

    Marmalady – handmade jams, curds, pies and pastries

    Nana Carter – chutneys and preserves from family recipes

    FatJax – handmade chutneys with wide flavours

    Webbs Beef- hand reared meat and poultry

    Kauri Fine Foods -award winning New Zealand influenced food

    Cheese is Grate- truckle cheeses for all tastes

    Nonna Teresa – fresh Italian pasta and pasta sauces

    The Pizza Maker – fresh pizzas from the pizza oven

    Jo’s Cheshire Kitchen – sticky toffee pudding inc. gluten free option

    ARTS and CRAFTS

    Keith Nuttall- beautiful prints and photographs

    CDM-UK – hand crafted textiles

    Sharda- retro and vintage finds

    Abi and Claire – handmade and designed children’s clothes and accessories

    Scents and Solace – handmade candles and room fresheners

    Phoenix Trading – charity Christmas cards, wrap and everyday cards

    Catfish Toys- toys and gifts for all the children in your life

    Gifts and More – lovely present and gift ideas

    Fuzzy Duck Books – Usborne Children’s books

    Jewellsy – handmade beaded earrings, bracelets, resin coasters, wine charms…

    Amanda and Demitra – silver wire work jewellery and original artwork

    Ella J Handmade Jewels – jewellery for all tastes

    Ben Sedman- original artwork and prints

     

  • OCTOBER 2nd MARKET

    Autumn has officially begun and judging by the rain today, the weather agrees! I haven’t looked at the forecast for this Sunday, I prefer to envisage blue skies, the leaves begining to change colour, gracefully falling from the trees, a slight breeze touching the rims of the gazebos, the joyful cries of the Traders as they set up their tables, the delight as we see that no cars have been left parked overnight even though signs have been up for days….oh yes, we can but dream…

    FOOD STALLS

    The Marmalady – home made jams, curds and cakes

    Webb’s Beef – if you like to know provenance, you’ll love Webb’s

    The Brownie Owl – brownies, the like of which you have only dreamt of!

    Green Choice Olives – olives of every hue, fresh feta, baklava…

    Alam’s – South Indian cooking at its market best

    All About Pies – pies, the like of which you have only dreamt of!

    Nana Carter’s – homemade chutneys and preserves from family recipes

    A Bit of Fudge – what it says on the tin, homemade fudge:)

    Valentine Food – discover Pasta sauces and pesto fresh from Tuscany

    Bubbly Wine Co – personally sourced wines, book your own personal tastings

    Kauri Fine Foods – New Zealand cooking and treats meets Heaton Moor

    Cocoanut Grove – hand crafted chocolate and melt in the mouth sauces

    Saddleworth Tea – a pack of Gunpowder and Jamaican Rum please:)

    Signature Scones – sweet or savoury, the choice is yours

    Haycroft Meadow – handmade  burgers, sausages plus mutton joints and more

    Chorlton Cheese – fresh, local cheese on your doorstep

    Mum’s Macaroons – a summer of sweetness in a mouthful

    FatJax – handmade, original recipes, chutneys for every taste

    The French Corner – le pain et viennoisserie extraordinaire

    Periana Olive Oil – picked, extracted, bottled and sold direct to us

    Jo’s Cheshire Kitchen – sticky toffee heaven on a spoon

    Mafeking Biltong – South African biltong (dried, spiced beef) offset with local honey and homemade peanut butter

    Heart and Graft – coffee roaster masters at work

    ARTS AND CRAFT

    Fuzzy Ducks Books – Usborne Children’s books

    Scents and Solace – handmade, beautifully perfumed candles all gift packaged

    Stacy’s Jewellery – hand created jewellery

    Catfish Toys – wide range of children’s toys and clothes

    Sharda’s Vintage Finds – eclectic, varied choice of vintage and retro

    Sarah Brelsford Studio – stained glass artwork and hand- crafted recycled jewellery

    Heather Loves Stationery – Phoenix Trading greeting cards, giftwrap and stationery

    Mel JeWellsy – jewellery designer using beads, resin coasters and more

    Gifts & More – fresh cut flowers, plants and gift ideas all under one gazebo

    CDM UK – supporting textile businesses, community groups and designers

    Bratling Designs mixed medium sculptures and canvasses

    Jewellery by Stacy – hand designed jewellery

     

     

  • September 4th Heaton Moor Market

    Summer is drifting past, we hope you have had a great one, wherever you have been. Heaton Moor Market is back in business for September and sad to see the Kro Bar go but delighted to welcome Tusk in their place. All our favourites are with us this month with a couple of new faces joining us:

    FOOD AND DRINK

    The Marmalady – home made jams, curds and cakes

    Webb’s Beef – if you like to know provenance, you’ll love Webb’s

    The Brownie Owl – brownies, the like of which you have only dreamt of!

    Green Choice Olives – olives of every hue, fresh feta, baklava…

    Alam’s – South Indian cooking at its market best

    All About Pies – extremely popular hand raised pies

    Nana Carter’s – homemade chutneys and preserves from family recipes

    A Bit of Fudge – what it says on the tin, homemade fudge, full of flavour

    Manchester Cheesecake Co – what flavours has Pietro in store this month?

    Bubbly Wine Co – personally sourced wines, book your own personal tastings

    Kauri Fine Foods – New Zealand cooking and treats meets Heaton Moor

    Cocoanut Grove – hand crafted chocolate and melt in the mouth sauces

    Saddleworth Tea – a pack of Gunpowder and Jamaican Rum please:)

    Signature Scones – sweet or savoury, the choice is yours

    Haycroft Meadow – handmade  burgers, sausages plus mutton joints and more

    Chorlton Cheese – fresh, local cheese on your doorstep

    Mum’s Macaroons – a summer of sweetness in a mouthful

    The French Corner – le pain et viennoisserie extraordinaire

    Periana Olive Oil – picked, extracted, bottled and sold direct to us

    Country Fayre – for when hunger and flavour collide

    Jo’s Cheshire Kitchen – sticky toffee heaven on a spoon

    Mafeking Biltong – South African biltong (dried, spiced beef) offset with local honey and homemade peanut butter

    Heart and Graft – coffee roaster masters at work

    ARTS AND GIFTS

    Fuzzy Ducks Books – Usborne Children’s books

    Scents and Solace – handmade, beautifully perfumed candles all gift packaged

    Abi and Claire – handmade textiles to buy today or order

    Catfish Toys – wide range of children’s toys and clothes

    Sharda’s Vintage Finds – eclectic, varied choice of vintage and retro

    Sarah Brelsford Studio – stained glass artwork and hand- crafted recycled jewellery

    Carol Powell – nature inspired, hand crafted silver jewellery

    Taslima – textile designs

    Mel JeWellsy – jewellery designer plus local artwork

    Gifts & More – fresh cut flowers, plants and gift ideas all under one gazebo

    Bratling Designs – mixed medium unique pieces for the house and garden

    Phoenix Cards – UK printed and designed stationery for all occasions

     

  • AUGUST 7th MARKET

    We have a full line up at the market this Sunday 11-3pm on Shaw Road and a weather forecast that doesn’t have a rain symbol on it – things are looking good!

    Food and Drink

    Scallion – all your fruit and veg needs

    The Marmalady – home made jams, curds and cakes

    Cheese is Grate –truckles and truckles of cheese

    Webb’s Beef – if you like to know provenance, you’ll love Webb’s

    The Brownie Owl – brownies, the like of which you have only dreamt of!

    Green Choice Olives – olives of every hue, fresh feta, baklava…

    Alam’s – South Indian cooking at its market best

    All About Pies – pies, the like of which you have only dreamt of!

    Nana Carter’s – homemade chutneys and preserves from family recipes

    A Bit of Fudge – what it says on the tin, homemade fudge:)

    Manchester Cheesecake Co – what flavours has Pietro in store this month?

    Bubbly Wine Co – personally sourced wines, book your own personal tastings

    Kauri Fine Foods – New Zealand cooking and treats meets Heaton Moor

    Cocoanut Grove – hand crafted chocolate and melt in the mouth sauces

    Saddleworth Tea – a pack of Gunpowder and Jamaican Rum please:)

    Signature Scones – sweet or savoury, the choice is yours

    Haycroft Meadow – handmade  burgers, sausages plus mutton joints and more

    Chorlton Cheese – fresh, local cheese on your doorstep

    Mum’s Macaroons – a summer of sweetness in a mouthful

    FatJax – handmade, original recipes, chutneys for every taste

    The French Corner – le pain et viennoisserie extraordinaire

    Periana Olive Oil – picked, extracted, bottled and sold direct to us

    Country Fayre – for when hunger and flavour collide

    Jo’s Cheshire Kitchen – sticky toffee heaven on a spoon

    Mafeking Biltong – South African biltong (dried, spiced beef) offset with local honey and homemade peanut butter

    Heart and Graft – coffee roaster masters at work

    Arts and Craft

    Fuzzy Ducks Books – Usborne Children’s books

    Scents and Solace – handmade, beautifully perfumed candles all gift packaged

    Stacy’s Jewellery – hand created jewellery

    Catfish Toys – wide range of children’s toys and clothes

    Sharda’s Vintage Finds – eclectic, varied choice of vintage and retro

    Sarah Brelsford Studio – stained glass artwork and hand- crafted recycled jewellery

    Heather Loves Stationery – Phoenix Trading greeting cards, giftwrap and stationery

    Michael Harwood – Brown – vintage and retro furniture, home accessories and custom made paints

    Mel JeWellsy – jewellery designer using beads, resin coasters and more

    Gifts & More – fresh cut flowers, plants and gift ideas all under one gazebo