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Spring - Summer 2010 Launch of new look for Banbury Market |
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With our enthusiasm for making sure markets bring whole families out and about in the town centres, the launch of Banbury market under Sketts management
on Easter Saturday was a great opportunity to give the Easter Rabbit permission to get out and about with giveaway Easter eggs for the children. Local radio, Banbury
Sound, joined in the celebrations, with mascot Buzz the
Bee on hand to promote the new-style market and set up some live broadcasting.
Earlier in the year, after a lengthy process of selection
amongst stiff opposition, we were delighted that the
local district council - Cherwell - selected Sketts as the
new operators behind this high profile market, located
amongst a recent multi-million pound town centre
renewal programme.
“Even the rain couldn't dampen enthusiasm for the launch of the new look Banbury
marketplace. After all
the hard work involved, it is heartening to hear comments from visitors about how much better the area looks now that improvements have been made." Cherwell District Council’s Head of Safer Communities, Urban and Rural Services, Chris Rothwell. |
An interesting snippet of news: You’ll see on that we have special produce markets taking place in the Wychavon District to celebrate local harvests. The Asparagus Market has reached the national finals of enjoy England’s ‘Where else but England’ competition for‘England’s most unique experience’ . Watch www.sketts.co.uk for the latest news |
On launch day, despite the April showers, it was a great opportunity to follow up earlier discussions with existing traders and to talk to the shoppers, to find out how they’d like the market to develop.
We aim to provide a great service to all - whether they represent the existing High Street or town centre, the
buying public or of course, the market traders
themselves. That’s the reason why,on market days, you’ll
always find a member of our team out and about and
ready to help and advise.
Paul Skett, Director
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True to the ideals of local
produce marketed by the
farmers and growers
themselves
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 Young Enterprise (YE) enables students to set up and run a ‘live business’ (www.young-enterprise.org.uk). Sketts, involved with the scheme for 14 years, also supports the competitive element with a cash prize. Part of the process is a Trade Fair in Leamington Spa open to YE students across the UK. As a member of the panel selecting winners of ‘Best Stand’ and ‘Most Innovative Company’ categories, Mark Skett says “The judges look at communication, teamwork, problem solving, customer focus and product development. What a great preparation for a future career the YE scheme gives: it’s a privilege to be involved." Tony Price, National Trade Fair Chairman for YE, says "Companies like Sketts contribute so much to the scheme, and bring honest but encouraging feedback to these young people - an essential introduction to the demands of running a business." |
Maytime is Gardencraft time
 May is the month when gardeners invest in their gardens and that’s exactly when Gardencraft markets are taking place in 2010. Choose from busy shopping street locations such as The Parade at Sutton Coldfield or Solihull town centre. The market at Warwick is part of a programme of gardening events in different locations that include the grounds of Warwick Castle, and all within walking distance of the Market Square. Solihull’s two day ‘gardening weekend’ is a well-promoted event with Sketts’ Gardencraft an established part of the schedule. The dates are: Market Square, Warwick Sunday, 9th May Market Way, Coventry Saturday, 15th May The Parade, Sutton Coldfield Saturday, 22nd May Mell Square, Solihull Saturday , 29th & Sunday 30th May  One of the delights of Craft Fairs held over the Christmas period, is the atmosphere created by colourful stalls, all set to draw in the customers. As an added incentive, Sketts ran Best Dressed Stall competitions and were delighted with the enthusiasm (and skills) of stallholders. Winners were given a free stall for that day.  |
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Retail markets . . . bringing in the shoppers
to benefit town centres
Over the years, we have built on experience to judge exactly where and how a market will prosper, what draws in the shoppers and visitors and what makes them see the market as a regular destination, to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. We recognise that the market should get the central location it deserves, not tucked away in an inaccessible corner of a back street or in some out of town location.  Just as we select our market sites, we are careful too that |
 Retail markets form the heart of our business. Check the locations and market days below and then email us with your contact details and information about your products. Market Place, Banbury Thursday & Saturday Market Square, Evesham Saturday Wood Street, Southam Tuesday Abbey End, Kenilworth Thursday Rother Street, Stratford Friday Rother Street, Stratford Saturday (2nd & 4th) Market Place, Warwick Saturday Indoor Market, High St, Wednesday & Saturday Great Bridge  |
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The team from E. G. Skett & Company is on hand to answer your questions. Sketts are the UK’s leading market operators and consultants, stall and equipment hirers, contractors to local authorities and specialists in themed events. |
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Congratulations... 
Customers will return time and
again because they have 
| Cherwell District Council has selected Stratford-upon-Avon based EG Skett, amidst strong competition, to operate Banbury’s Thursday and Saturday markets from April 2010. The news of the decision came after the council’s consideration of Sketts’ proposals for the market to play an important part in creating a vibrant town centre shopping destination. With a portfolio of event management including retail and specialist markets in towns like Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth and Warwick, Sketts also runs farmers’ markets in 12 separate locations, including the high profile Birmingham city centre Brindleyplace Market. Cllr Nigel Morris Cherwell, portfolio holder for community safety, street scene and rural services, said: “We chose a company that believes in a hands-on approach to market management. “Its tender includes plans for a revamp with new stalls and canopies which, along with the redevelopment of Parson’s Street and Market Place, will transform that part of the town centre. “With the provision of built-in power supply, the market will be an attractive location for traders.” MD Paul Skett added: “The news that we’ve been awarded the Banbury contract is an exciting start to a very promising 2010 for stallholders. |
 Sketts hopes to make Banbury as vibrant as Birmingham city centre’s Brindleyplace Market, pictured here |
“We’re pleased that Cherwell District Council has actively supported our commitment to safeguarding the interests of current traders, and we’re taking every opportunity to talk to them over the next few weeks well before Sketts sets out its Banbury stalls for the first time in April.
“Naturally, we’re also looking forward to introducing new traders to this this busy market town.”
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