After the success of the Melton Road Christmas market, where we were promoting and supporting local businesses, services and resources. Members of Transition West Bridgford are helping the local independent shops with their monthly market. (1st Saturday of the month)
What we have noticed over the last few weeks is that since we had the 1st market, we were approached by several new local businesses to see if they could sell their ware at the market. Believe it or not but all were in walking distance from the Melton Road.
Ben, a 16 year old wanted to sell is organic dogbiscuits, which he produces on Taunton Road, Cupcakes made by 2 friends on Trevor Road, Home made chocolates from Selby Road, Jewellery from Haddon Road, the facepainters from Abbey Circus and Stamford Road to name but a few.
All small starter businesses with great visions and determination to make their businesses work.
In addition the local shops have gone out to look for new local suppliers, they ordered more locally produced vegetables, found and new brewery and starting to make home made chutneys and authentic Indian Food.
It shows that by giving ideas a go and believing that it will work, it WILL result in a lot of positive actions.
So if you have an idea, that will make living in West Bridgford more sustainable, please send us your stories.
In the meantime, come and support your local businesses on the Melton Road, they are open every day of the month, with special celebrations and emphasis on local food on the 1st Saturday of the Month. See you on the 2nd April!
