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As part of our Greening The Blue events, we are gi

As part of our Greening The Blue events, we are giving a nice tote bag with the iconic Bermondsey lion when you swap your plastic bags.

Head to The Blue Market on 12th Octobert and 16th November from 12pm to 1pm and bring one or more plastic bags
Swap your plastic bags for our reusable tote shopping bags.

Limited number of bags available.. First come, first served

Have you got an old bags-for- life in your cupboard? Bring it and we’ll help you redecorate and customise them.

Check out more events and activities on our website www.thebluemarket.co.uk/greening-the-blue

GREENING THE BLUE / SAT 12 OCTOBER / FREE ACTIVITI

GREENING THE BLUE / SAT 12 OCTOBER / FREE ACTIVITIES

Learn how to recycle, upcycle and reduce your waste with an afternoon of environmental activities for all ages supported by ReLondon and BLW. Family workshop, clothes swap shop and toys donation, litter pick, help with recycling and reducing waste at home.
ACTIVITIES
Reuse and Recycle Family Workshop
Join local artist Hannah Metcalfe making signs using reclaimed material that promote our local recycling facilities and show people different ways they reduce waste and make a difference to our environment. Get creative, share your own tips on reducing waste at home.
Litter Picking
Come and join our volunteers as we tidy us Bermondsey. Bags and litter pickers provided. Great fun for families.

Information Exchange
Get £5 vouchers to use at Reflex Refills stall and learn about refilling
Bags for Life Workshop
Swap your plastic bags for reusable shopping bags. Bring your old bags-for- life from your cupboard and we’ll help you redecorate and customise them. Limited number of bags available.
Clothes Swap and Toy Donations
Bring us your unwanted clothes to donate or exchange. Toy Donations will be redistributed to local families in need by Love North Southwark CIC. Please only donate items in good condition that you would welcome as a gift. (Sorry, we can’t rehome broken or soiled items or games with missing pieces.)

Some activities have a maximum number of participants.
HOW TO GET THERE
Buses: 1, 381, P12
Underground: Bermondsey
Train: South Bermondsey
Overground: Canada Water
Santander dock stations on Southwark Park Road and Clements Road
Bicycles parking available.

ABOUT GREENING THE BLUE
Greening The Blue is a series of events and activities to raise awareness about recyling, refilling and having less food and plastic waste. Funded by ReLondon and Southwark Council in partnership with Big Local Works.

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The Blue Market hosted our first NMFT Young Trader

The Blue Market hosted our first NMFT Young Traders Market as part of the competition for the Young Trader of The Year 2025. We had two fantastic traders with different styles and products. @nationdolls_ was our first winner and @Crochets By @crochetsbynady our Highly Commended trader. Well done!

Are you a young trader aged 16-30? Would you like to take part in the competition? Get free pitch, gazebo and table, our next events are on:

Saturday 2nd November 2024
Saturday 7th December 2024
Saturday 1st March 2025
Saturday 5th April 2025
Saturday 3rd May 2025
Saturday 7th June 2025

Interested? DM us or visit our website for further information.
To read more about the competition or take part, visit our website.
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Crochets By Nady, taking part in our new Young Tra

Crochets By Nady, taking part in our new Young Traders Market events. Fantastic handmade soft toys and perfect companions for a nice gift.

Support entrepreneurship and visit our market this Saturday.
The Blue Market, Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ
To read more about the competition or take part, visit our website.

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✨ Shine Bright Home Fragrances is back at The Bl

✨ Shine Bright Home Fragrances is back at The Blue Market! ✨

Catch them on Saturday 5th and 19th October with their handcrafted highly scented 100% soy wax melts, diffusers, and burners that will fill your home with beautiful scents. 🌿🕯️ Don't miss the chance to stock up on your favourites and discover new fragrances!

See you at The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ, 10am - 4pm 💫

If you can't make it in October, save these dates:
9th November
23rd November
14th December
21st December

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Hello, weekend and hello traders. On Saturday 5th

Hello, weekend and hello traders. On Saturday 5th October, our traders at The Blue Market are:

- Reflex Refills market barrow. Save money and be good to the environment
- Summer Styles, Women's fashion
- LS Jerk, Caribbean food
- Games Club, toys and board games
- Sweet Mate Company cart
- Pawfect Pet Food and supplies
- Betty's Flowers
- The Pie Den, traditioanl pie and mash
- Lou's Cupboard, Spanish cleaning products and toiletries
- The Fish Stall
- Crystal Cutesy
- Lunaa Jewellery

plus Young Traders Market competition with
- Nation Dolls
- Crochets by Nady

Plus Peddle My Wheels Second-hand Bike Stall

Jack's Cafe, The Old Bank Pub, Bell & sons' Butchers and Sue Ryder shop in the square.
Come and visit Bermondsey local market

The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ,

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NMTF Young Traders Market, Sat 5th October - Visit

NMTF Young Traders Market, Sat 5th October - Visit Nation Dolls stall from 10am to 4pm.

In her own words, "Nation Dolls is a leading business dedicated to representation, inclusivity, and diversity. Our high-quality products cater to both girls and boys, aiming to empower children through diverse and inclusive doll options. We embrace the uniqueness of each individual, ensuring our dolls reflect a wide rangeof cultural backgrounds, physical features, and personalities. With a commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability, Nation Dolls invites you to join us in fostering a more inclusive world, where every child feels valued and represented"

Support entrepreneurship and visit our market this Saturday.
The Blue Market, Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ

To read more about the competition or take part, visit our website.
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🧶 Crochet by Nandi is coming to the Young Trade

🧶 Crochet by Nandi is coming to the Young Traders Market event this Saturday, 5th October, from 10am at The Blue Market!

Nandi’s creativity shines through her special commission pieces, like this amazing Batman toy 🦇. What will you ask her to make? Come see her unique crochet creations and support young talent at the market!

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Looking for a special gift? @lunaajewelleryandacce

Looking for a special gift? @lunaajewelleryandaccessories in The Blue Market is all about one-of-a-kind pieces that help you look good and feel even better! From statement earrings to delicate necklaces, each piece is carefully crafted with love and care to bring a unique touch to your look. Come and visit their stall on Saturdays! 💎
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GOOD NEWS: @shinebright_homefragrance are back at

GOOD NEWS: @shinebright_homefragrance are back at The Blue Market on Saturday 5th October and 19th October with more dates on November and December. If you miss them as we do, then the waiting is over!

Wax melts, diffusers, and burners!! Check out their website
www.shinebrighthomefragrance.co.uk/
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Are you 16-30 years old and market trader? Get fre

Are you 16-30 years old and market trader? Get free pitch, gazebo and table and compete to become NMTF Young Trader of The Year 2025. We still have a few places for our first event on Saturday 5th October 2024. Get in touch or visit our website.

www.thebluemarket.co.uk

#bluebermondsey #thebluemarket

After a longer than expected break, Ben, our fishm

After a longer than expected break, Ben, our fishmonger, is back at The Blue Market. So come along to get the best fish and seafood directly from Billingsgate Market at the best price.

The Blue Market, Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ.
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🍬 Which one is your favorite? 🤔 Indulge in t

🍬 Which one is your favorite? 🤔 Indulge in the deliciousness of traditional British sweets! Will it be the creamy goodness of clotted cream fudge or the crunchy delight of brazil nut toffee?

Come find us at the Sweet Mate Company stall at The Blue Market, open Wednesdays to Saturdays. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Can you buy a serviced, affordable, used bike? Yes

Can you buy a serviced, affordable, used bike? Yes, you can at our Peddle My Wheels second-hand bike stall at The Blue Market on the following Saturdays:

🚲28th September 2024
🚲26th October 2024
🚲30th November 2024

Peddle My Wheels is a social enterprise that has been creating and operating sustainable and active travel projects in partnership with the public sector and local communities since 2014.

Peddle My Wheels Second-Hand Bike Markets at The Blue Market offer the opportunity to find a reliable, affordable, and serviced used bike to buy. If you have an old, unwanted bike to donate, please bring it during Second-hand bike market dates.

📍Market Place, London SE16 3UQ.
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BECOME THE NMTF YOUNG TRADER OF THE YEAR 2025 - T

BECOME THE NMTF YOUNG TRADER OF THE YEAR 2025 -
The team at Big Local Works is thrilled to organise another round of Young Traders Markets events at The Blue Market to take part in the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Trade of The Year 2025 competition.

Read more here :www.thebluemarket.co.uk/young-traders-market-2025/

FAQs

How much does it cost?

We offer free pitch, 3 x2 metres gazebo and 1.80 metres table, ALL FREE for participants. So why not take part and become our first winner and get a place in the London and South East regional in August.

How does it work?
Get in touch by visiting The Blue Market website
Each event can have up to four traders and The Blue Market team will choose one winner per event and one highly commended , the latter can take a second chance to get selected to go to the regional final on our special event in July 2025.

You can take part more than once and it's free each time
If you attended previous events in The Blue, it's a chance to reconnect with us

Traders need to be registered with NMTF Young Traders Markets to be part of the competition visiting their website.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, all traders need to have Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of £5 millions.
If you don't have insurance, we can help.

Where is The Blue Market?

We are located in Market Place, Bermondsey, London SE16 3UQ
There is free parking in the adjacent streets
Easy access by bus, underground and train

Which are the dates and trading times?

Trading from 10am to 4pm and set up from 9am
5 October 2024
2 November 2024
7 December 2024
1 March 2025
5 April 2025
3 May 2025
7 June 2025
5 July 2025

📍 The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ

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🎉 Visit The Blue Market on Saturdays!🎉 From

🎉 Visit The Blue Market on Saturdays!🎉 From delicious hot food to fresh fish, unique crafts, traditional sweets, and fun toys, there's something for everyone at Bermondsey's community-led market. 🐟🍬🎨

Support local traders and enjoy a local shopping experience in the heart of Bermondsey!

📍 Market Place, London SE16 3UQ
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🥔 The Pie Den's First Potato Rumbler! 🥔 Rol

🥔 The Pie Den's First Potato Rumbler! 🥔

Rollin' with the best spuds in town! 🎶✨ Check out this satisfying potato rumbling action, and taste the delicious pie and mash served up at The Blue Market every Friday and Saturday! 😋🥧

Who knew prepping potatoes could look this good? 👀💯

📍 The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ

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🍬 Sweet Mate Company at The Blue Market! 🍬 G

🍬 Sweet Mate Company at The Blue Market! 🍬 Got a sweet tooth? 😋 Come down to The Blue Market and treat yourself to delicious traditional sweets and treats from Sweet Mate Company, available every Wednesday to Saturday!

Indulge in classics like traditional sorbets, candy bags, lollipops, and more nostalgic favourites! 🍭✨

📍 The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ

Don’t miss out – we’re here 10am to 4pm every week, bringing sweetness to your market day! 😍
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Do you want to trade and get free training? Now yo

Do you want to trade and get free training? Now you can with Make It Blue Start-Up Scheme. Sign up to get:

- Free set-up advice
- Free training package
- Trade on the 1st Saturday of the month at discounted price (pitch, gazebo and 6ft table for only £20, regular price of £31). Plus you can trade two more Saturdays at £20 per trading day

HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.makeitblue.london and fill out the registration form.
Questions? Get in touch, DM us!

This programme is funded by Thriving High Streets Funding and Southwark Council.

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🚀 Young Traders Market is Coming Back to The Bl

🚀 Young Traders Market is Coming Back to The Blue Market!*🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new edition of Young Traders Market in partnership with the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) on the first Saturday of the month in October, November, and December 2024! 🛍️🎉

Calling all young entrepreneurs (18-30 years old) – this is your chance to showcase your talents! 👏 And the excitement doesn’t stop there, as we'll be back with additional Saturdays from March to June 2025 and a special Young Traders Market event in July 2025 🎊

Want to be part of this? DM us to show your interest and get more details soon!

📍 The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ

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