Teenagers in the market for trade
THE Teenage Market is coming to Skelmersdale this weekend, giving young traders and performers a chance to showcase their creative products and talents free.
The Birchwood Centre, a charity that supports young people, and Well Skelmersdale have organised the market, to be held at West Lancashire College alongside its open day on Saturday, November 25, 11am-2pm.
The Teenage Market is a fastgrowing nationwide initiative set up by teenage brothers Joe and Tom Barratt in Stockport to transform town and city centres with the creativity of young people.
Supporters of The Teenage Market include Dragon’s Den businessman Theo Paphitis, designer Wayne Hemingway and retail guru Mary Portas, who called it “innovative and inspiring”.
The energy, diversity and vibrancy of the young people who take part in Teenage Markets is helping breathe life back into high streets, town centres and markets around the country, with events now being run in more than 25 locations – and Skelmersdale is to be part of the venture.
Hopeful traders need to create their trader or performer profiles on the Teenage Market website and then apply to take part in the Skelmersdale Teenage Market.
Organisers from The Birchwood Centre will be in touch to let them know about their free stall or performance slot.
Joe Barratt said “The Teenage Market really is the key to identifying a new generation of market traders by making young people an active part of our town centres.”
“We are delighted that The Birchwood Centre and Well Skelmersdale are giving young people in Skelmersdale a free platform to get their businesses off the ground and showcase their creative talents.
“I’d encourage any creative young person to get involved with The Teenage Market as there are so many positive opportunities that can come out of it.”
To apply to be a trader or performer at West Lancashire College, visit www.theteenagemarket.co.uk or contact Jack from The Birchwood Centre at 01695 728391.
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