A ‘eco-street’ market is coming to Putney next week, offering art and craft goods that are ethically made.
The Keen, Green and Ethical Trade market will feature stalls selling traded arts, crafts, clothing and jewellery, as well as an international line-up of foods, together with homemade, organic and free range groceries.
Paul Kennedy, a spokesman for The Market Square Group, which is organising the event, said: “Original, handmade and or ethically traded arts, crafts, clothing and jewellery are holding their own in these challenging economic times because people are being more careful about how they spend their money. They are looking for original products that offer not only value, but more importantly validity.”
“Markets were once the traditional route to the top and now, with the price of high-street rents and the lack of lending for business, we are seeing that trend beginning again.”
The Market will take place between Friday, April 23 and Sunday, April 25 at the foot of Putney Bridge outside and around the St Mary's Church at the end of Putney High Street.
The group also wants to encourage local traders. Mr Kennedy said: “The Great Green and Ethical Trade Market actively seeks the participation of local businesses.
"We recognise that each region has something different to offer and we want this to be reflected in our line of stalls.
"After all, fair trade starts at home, despite the fact that the international focus is on developing countries.”
The organisers are offering half price discounts to local traders wishing to participate, those interested should contact Paul Kennedy on 07931199851 or visit marketsquaregroup.co.uk.
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