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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE“National Youth Market" – Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Friday 31 August & Saturday 1 September, 10am to 5pmChris Savage, Projects Manager, NMTF (chris.savage@nmtf.co.uk, 01226 352 804, 07807 728 574)COUNTRY’S BEST YOUNG TRADERSSET OUT STALLS IN STRATFORDEntrepreneurs aged between 16 and 30 from across the country are setting out their stalls on Waterside at Stratford-upon-Avon on Friday, 31 August and Saturday, 1 September.The National Youth Market celebrates young traders who are running businesses trading on markets, festivals, and fairs. It is also a competition to find the country’s best young stallholder. The event is run by the NMTF, the only national trade association for market and street traders in the UK, and is hosted by LSD Promotions with the support of the town and district councils. 30 stallholders will be selling a range of high quality street food, artisan treats, arts and crafts, and handmade gifts. All are competing to be crowned the UK’s Young Trader of the Year. Rose Dyson, 19, from Barnsley, runs all natural and vegan-friendly lip care company, Pura Cosmetics. She is the reigning champion and trades on markets across Yorkshire. Rose said:“Markets are great places to interact with people and find out what works and what doesn’t – there’s nothing like getting face to face with customers. Markets have been the launchpad for Pura!”In May and June, markets across the country held youth markets and selected champions to represent their towns and cities at the National Youth Market. Some areas even held regional heats.Whoever takes the crown this year will receive ?500 in cash, one year’s free membership of the NMTF, and a free mobile payment terminal for 12 months from Chip & PIN Solutions. In addition, there are four Highly Commended awards up for grabs. Each will receive ?100 in cash and one year’s free membership of the NMTF. Judging will be by markets industry experts.Joe Harrison, chief executive of the NMTF, said: “Youth markets aim to support young people to test out, launch, and grow a business – they’re ideal platforms as you can stay lean and flexible.“Now in its sixth year and at a new venue in Stratford-upon-Avon, the National Youth Market is a real demonstration of the fantastic young talent we have in the UK trading on markets.”Live music from local performers will be played throughout the day and there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, such as free games, giveaways, and trails around the market. Maurice Howse, Portfolio Holder for Business, Tourism and ICT, said: “As a proud market town since 1196, we’re overjoyed to host this year’s National Youth Market in Stratford-upon-Avon. We are pleased to see that young people are inheriting an entrepreneurial spirit. “Alongside the operators of our Rother Street and Waterside markets, LSD Promotions, I warmly welcome all the young traders to our town – it’s going to be a fantastic event!”30 young stallholders will set out their stalls at the National Youth Market on the Waterside at Stratford-upon-Avon on Friday, 31 August and Saturday, 1 September, from 10am to 5pm. More information about the National Youth Market, including a list of the young traders who will be at the event, can be found online at nmtf.co.uk/national-youth-marketENDSNOTES TO EDITORSPhoto / Interview Opportunities at the National Youth MarketFriday and Saturday, 10am – Market opens; 30 of the finest young traders from across the country!Saturday, 4pm – Awards given for UK’s Young Trader of the Year and 4 x Highly CommendedInterviews Joe Harrison, Chief Executive, NMTF – to request an interview, please contact Chris Savage, Projects Manager, NMTF (chris.savage@nmtf.co.uk, 07807 728 574, 01226 352 804)Rose Dyson, Pura Cosmetics – to request an interview, please contact Chris Savage, Projects Manager, NMTF (chris.savage@nmtf.co.uk, 07807 728 574, 01226 352 804)Dermot McGillicuddy, Director, LSD Promotions – to interview, please contact Dermot directly (dermot@, 07889 975 702)National Youth MarketThis year’s National Youth Market is run by NMTF and is hosted by LSD Promotions with the support of Stratford-on-Avon District Council and Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council. The aim of the event is to showcase market trading as a lean model for young entrepreneurs to start up and run a retail business, either on markets or market-type events (e.g. fairs, festivals and shows).Held on Friday, 31 August and Saturday, 1 September, the National Youth Market will bring together 30 young people from all over the country to trade on Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon. A free pitch, young traders will make their own way to Stratford-upon-Avon and transport all their own stock. Gazebos and tables, electricity and on-site storage have been provided without charge.There is a ?500 cash prize for the entrepreneur crowned UK’s Young Trader of the Year. Four runners-up will receive ?100 each and Highly Commended awards. All five will receive one year’s free NMTF membership. Last year’s National Youth Market was run by the NMTF in partnership with Manchester City Council and held on King Street, Manchester, on Friday, 1 September and Saturday, 2 September 2017. nmtf.co.uk/national-youth-market #NYM18The NMTFFounded in 1899 as the National Market Traders Federation, the NMTF is the only national trade association for market and street traders, events retailers and mobile caterers in the UK. It is based in Barnsley, Yorkshire.The NMTF has around 20,000 members across the UK who trade on markets, festivals and fairs. Membership includes liability protection, legal and financial advice, and access to guidance on any business matter. nmtf.co.ukFB @thenmtf TW @marketsmatter IG @marketsmatterMarkets in Stratford-upon-AvonStratford-on-Avon District Council and Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council contract LSD Promotions (Marketplace) Ltd to provide the markets held in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre.The traditional Charter Market is held in Rother Street every Friday, with upwards of forty traders offering a range of street food, fresh produce, clothing, jewellery, handbags, art, flowers, and gifts. Every Saturday, the Rother Street Urban Mix market features a range of stalls that include local makers, street food, vintage and rare finds, handcrafted jewellery, design pieces, and quirky gifts.Held every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until Christmas, Waterside Upmarket is Stratford-upon-Avon's premier market with a wide range of top quality products, street food and occasional street entertainers. HYPERLINK "" stratford-upon-avonFB @lsdpromotions TW @Markets_LSD IG @lsdpromotionsFor more information contact Chris Savage, Projects Manager, NMTF (chris.savage@nmtf.co.uk, 01226 352 804, 07807 728 574) ................
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