Baby, it's cold outside but traders have warm hearts!
Get rid of that flu bug, cold and winter blues with a good dose of shopping therapy outside in the fresh air.
Being outside is proven to lift your mood (providing it's dry, not blowing a gale and not below freezing.)
Markets are economically friendly - a great place to find affordable goods when the pennies are being pinched.
Let's not forget they are environmentally friendly too! Few traders use electricity, we don't travel during rush hours and rarely travel for more than an hour to get to market. We don't pollute the air (except with the odd blue joke!)
Markets are the social hub of many rural towns and provide great atmosphere in larger cities. All ages gather for a chat on market day.
Markets are the oldest and most traditional way to shop. Many big businesses have been founded on markets. Famous former market traders include Philip Green, Alan Sugar, Fay Weldon worked on a market along with many others. It's the savvy way to learn to sell.
Recession is a time to return to our roots. As many big stores are closing and we are losing independent shops on a daily basis, it is proving a sad and difficult time for many. Let's keep markets alive by supporting them.
Markets are cool (in winter they are very cool), so give your local one a try!
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