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#HeatonsXmas

It is that time of year again………as the nights draw in, the weather turns colder & bleaker, there is a light on the horizon…… Christmas in The Heatons!

As many of you will now, the November Heaton Moor Market was the last regular monthly market of 2013 – for the remainder of this year, Heaton Moor Market joins in the festive fun and becomes part of #HeatonXmas

You will find all our stalls, with all our regular traders, bringing you the change to stock up on fresh, locally produced food for Christmas, and to buy those unique, handmade gifts.

First event is Friday 29 November on Shaw Road, Heaton Moor. The Market will be set up and trading from 4pm and we will have santa busy in his grotto and all set for visits! Hot food will be on offer from local Heaton Moor restaurants, and there will be local bands and school choirs to get everyone in Christmas-mode!

On Saturday 30 November, St Thomas’s Church in Heaton Chapel has a Christmas “sing-along” with a visit from santa and The Rotary Ukelele band. There will also be some craft & gift stalls in the church for a spot of festive shopping at the same time.

Saturday 07 December sees Heaton Moor Market at The Moor Top – all our stalls will be set up on the car park, next to the Co-op, ready to go from 11am. Santa will be back in his grotto, and there will be the much-enjoyed treasure hunt around the local shops.

Saturday 14 December sees the last event in Heaton Mersey – on the car park of The Frog & Railway. Activities will revolve around the car park & St John’s Church, with a local school choir competition, carol singing and stalls for that last-minute Xmas shopping!

Hope to see lots of you at these Christmas events and remember – help support local business & community by making this a Shop Local Xmas!

8 Nov 2013
October Market

It’s was busy, it was bustling and there were certainly signs of the season ahead……

Heaton Moor Market was certainly the place to be on Saturday with the wide selection of locally produced food going down a storm……customers almost jumping over each other to nab the last pie!

Christmas gift ideas were on display – we have such creative traders, offering unique, well made gifts – all items can be ordered directly from the stallholder, so be sure to tweet/email them to guarantee you get the items you’d like at the next market.

I must say, with the atmosphere at this October market and the ever impressive range of products on sale, I can’t wait for November and the next #MarketSaturday

7 Oct 2013
September Market – What’s on this #MarketSaturday

This Saturday, 07 September 2013, it’s #MarketSaturday !

Here’s what you will find this month – wonderful choice of locally produced food, crafts & gifts. Come along, stock up, catch up with friends and enjoy the market – see you there!

5 Sep 2013
August Market

How lucky we are to have such a wonderful selection of locally produced food, gifts & crafts at our Monthly Market and to hear the response of market goers who enjoy our little market and all there is to buy.

I am continually amazed by the quality & variety of products traders offer each month, and the passion & dedication that they have for their work.

I love being able to bring these wonderful traders to Heaton Moor and for the local community (and beyond) to be able to enjoy the day and the products on offer.

Many thanks to all for another wonderful day xx

3 Aug 2013
#MarketSaturday
The first Saturday of the month sure does come around quick, and once again, #MarketSaturday is nearly upon us.

August is a funny month – the inevitable Holiday season means many of our regular stallholders are away, as are many customers, and usually means a quieter market. Nonetheless, our market soldiers on……

Fortunately, we have been able to book in some new traders who will be offering exciting products for those of you enjoying the continued good weather and holidaying in The Heatons (will feel like you’re at a market on the streets of Paris!).

So, here’s who’s new for the August Market:
- Dusty Road Wines
- The Barker Baker
- Seasons Eatings
- La GuaGua Spanish Street Food
- Fresh Eggs – Free Range Hen, Duck & Quail
- HandMade Soaps
Plus, many of your market favourites will still be with us on Saturday…..

Pop along, bring a sun hat and a brollie just to cover all options, and be ready to stock up on wonderful local produce………see you there xx
2 Aug 2013
NEW – Specialist Markets

Heaton Moor Producers Market has been so well supported over the past few years and has become an event that is much looked forward to each month, by customers and traders alike.

As a result of this, we have been looking at ways in which the market can grow further, but without losing any of it’s appeal or the community feel that it has developed.

The answer – regular specialist markets. After much debate & consideration, we have decided to hold additional “festival” markets that would focus on certain products sold by our traders at the monthly market and incorporate some street food & entertainment into this.

The first is to be an Ale & Food market this coming October- we are looking for local breweries to come along and promote their real ales to the Heatons and sell bottled beer for customers to enjoy at home. We are also looking for local producers to accompany this with items such as pies, tarts, scotch eggs etc

Other specialist markets in the planning include a coffee & chocolate market (March); a flower & garden market (July/August); and maybe even a market especially for bakers – cakes, biscuits, bread………

Look out for updates on these specialist events and for news on local restaurants/delis who will be taking part via Twitter and Facebook.

15 Jul 2013
What’s On This #MarketSaturday

It’s almost time for the July Heaton Moor Producers Market and, due to demand for stalls, we have expanded! Thanks to The Blue Cat on Shaw Road, we will have stalls inside, as well as outside on the car park between The Kushoom Koly and Kro Heaton Moor.

And, it promises to be a busy & bustling day, with glorious July weather from the look of things (hope I haven’t jinxed that now!!).

Here’s what’s on this #MarketSaturday:

4 Jul 2013
Exciting Market Ahead…….

After a break over June, I am am really looking forward to getting back to the market in July – and it promises to be a real cracker!

This will be our first month with additional stalls being located in The Blue Cat, just a little further down Shaw Road from the main site between The Kushoom Koly and Kro Heaton Moor. With the extra stall space, we will have an amazing 37 stalls on 06 July. And, this means even more choice of amazing locally produced food and gifts for our market customers.

New for July, French Macarons by Mum’s Macarons, Brownies by The Brownie Owl and Loose Leaf Teas by A Tea A Day.

We will also see the return of two good friends of the market who have been very much missed this year – The Greek Kitchen with their popular vine leaves, and the beautiful artwork of Original Tanzania, who not only have original artwork & prints from Tanzania, but also the most beautiful scarves and children’s puzzles, all with their colourful African designs.

All of these stalls can be found in The Blue Cat.

We will be welcoming back all our regular stallholders that can be found at Heaton Moor Producers market each month, so get your shopping lists together and we’ll be seeing you on Saturday 06 July!

17 Jun 2013
What You Can Find At The Market: 3. Garden, Home & Gifts

Complimenting our wide selection of locally produced food each month are our very talented Crafters, Makers & Growers – the market is the perfect place to find unique & imaginative creations for your home, or to buy as gifts – you will find the following stalls at the market each month:

1. Karla’s Parlour

Karla brightens the market with her beautiful hand-painted plant pots (available in a range of sizes), wood carvings and Organically grown herb, vegetable and strawberry plants (according to the season). Karla is always happy yo talk to customers about their gardens and give tips & advice to help your gardens grow! Plant pots are available to order.

Karla’s Parlour – Organically Grown Herb & Veg Plants, Hand Painted Pots

Karla’s Parlour – Organically Grown Herb & Veg Plants, Hand Painted Pots

2. Olive & Rose

Natural, Hand Made Skin Care is brought is brought to you by Olive & Rose – these products have won many fans at the market, who come back each month to stock up. The products are beautifully packaged and make wonderful gifts, as well as a lovely treat for yourself! Ask Eleanor to recommend products for your needs and have a try (and smell) of these wonderful products.

Olive & Rose – Natural Skincare

3. Ebb & Flow

Another stall that adds a splash of colour to our market, and which makes such beautiful and imaginative items – Ebb and Flow always have that special something that makes a perfect gift for a child. Jeri is part of the creative force behind Ebb & Flow and is incredibly talented with a needle and thread!

4. Design Sixty4

Based in Didsbury, Clare has imaginatively decorated mugs & coasters for areas of Manchester & Cheshire, as well as for occasions. I look forward to seeing the new designs each month and, if you can’t wait for the market, Clare’s mugs can be bought at several shops in and around Manchester & Cheshire.

5. The Handmade Home

Heatons-based, The Handmade Home, have created the most wonderful smelling candles, home fragrances and Beauty Products, all handmade from natural ingredients. This is another perfect stall for gifts, or to treat yourself – Victoria puts together beautiful gift sets for that something extra special!

The Handmade Home – Handmade Candles and Beauty Products

The Handmade Home – Handmade Candles & Beauty Products

6. Charlie & Derek’s Dog Treats

Now, it’s not just yourself, your garden and home that you can buy for at the market, even dogs are provided for with Charlie & Derek’s Dog Treats! Handmade, healthy dog treats are loving made and presented by Ros in her Cheshire Home and brought to you at the market each month. Can also be bought on-line.

Charlie & Derek – Dog Treats

17 May 2013
What you can find at The Market: 2. More quality, locally produced food

Continuing with a look at what locally produced food you will find at our monthly market, here are a few more of our foodies:

6. Pate & Wine Co

Based in Cheshire, The Pate & Wine Co bring delicious homemade Pate to our market each month, including varieties such as Luxurious Duck Parfait, Spicy Red Lentil and Smoked Trout. Look out for their Special Varieties each month and try a sample or two (also love their lasered slate displays!)

Pate & Wine Co

7. Coffee Circle

Now, this is a stall which certainly draws people in – the smell of freshly roasted coffee being ground by James, our coffee expert! James hand roasts a variety of coffee beans, bringing them to the market for you to buy to make your own fresh coffee at home – available as either whole beans or ground according to your type of coffee maker.

Hand Roasted Coffee

8. The Blue Agarve Co

The Blue Agarve stall offers something completely different to our market – a natural sweetening ingredient to sugar. Made from The Blue Agarve Plant in Mexico, this natural sweetener is available in a variety of naturally flavoured syrups for cooking & baking, and it can be added to drinks. The other good part about this product, it is suitable for diabetics.

9. Some Like It Hot

The “Some Like It Hot” stall is one of those that really fascinates, with the range & variety of dried chillies, smoked garlic, salsas, oils and hot sauce. It is a great opportunity to try something different and talk to Andrew & Philippa about their products and ways to cook with them. I always love the way this stall is set out and it’s wonderful to have such a range of products available at the market.

Some Like It Hot

10. The Moocher

The Moocher is a relatively new stall at our market but they have proved very popular with their wonderful and unusual range of products – anyone who has been to the market recently will have seen their proper Pork Scratchings, handmade Sausage Rolls & Scotch Eggs and Potted Meats. Well worth a try.

11. Manchester Cheesecakes

Another relatively new stall at the market, and a very welcome one with our customers! Baked Cheesecakes in a wide range of flavours and sizes – I have tried one and they are delicious! The Cheesecake scan be ordered directly from Manchester Cheesecake if you need one in-between markets, and they can even make them for weddings!

Manchester Cheesecake Co

13 May 2013