NINE LIVES VINTAGE presents: GRAND OPENING at Brighton Open Market as part of Brighton Fashion Week

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Nine Lives Vintage are bringing their new Autumn and Winter collection to their grand opening this week: Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th at Brighton’s Open Market.

They will also be having a resident stall at the market Fridays + Saturdays from October 15th until Xmas.

Here’s what they have to say:

“We have a lovely collection of pre-loved garments and accessories, some posh stuff, some pretty stuff and some with a true dose of nostalgia. We offer an eclectic mix of vintage, designer and pretty items for all aficionados of the pre-loved of Brighton, Hove, Sussex and beyond. Do come and visit our new stall soon!”  

Click here for more details.

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Get Organic at the Open Market

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September is officially ‘Organic September’ according to our fine friends at the Soil Associaton, and here at Brighton Open Market we have a selection of goodies on offer to tempt your organic taste buds from a range of experts and food lovers!

Foodshed is a veritable organic one-stop shop, with organic vegetables, eggs, milk, grains, pulses, spices & rices. If in doubt Josie is usually on hand to guide you through all they offer.

Brighton Apothecary have a range of organic goods, including fantastic range of Pukka herb teas.

Over at the Ditchling Road end is our newest addition to the market – Rainbow Organic Chocolate who make delicious hand-made chocolates, whilst over towards London Rd flying the organic flag is also Brighton Naturally who as their name suggests have a range of products from raw chocolate to fruit smoothies that will be made in front of you by Ray & Dandy, that are all free from pesticides.

Chi trading & the Honey Shop have a wide selection of organic loose leaf teas and honeys, whilst all of the homemade hummus from  Smorls uses organic chickpeas and they also sell a range of organic oils, vinegars and olives.

To wash it all down Pacta are on hand to advise you which of their delicious organic wines would best compliment your meal. They import ‘least intervention’ wines from the Adriatic Coast which all have no added sulphates, and to give that added personal touch Judith & Trevor know all of their wine producers personally and can tell you the story behind every producer of the bottles of wine that they sell.

We have a variety of casual traders at Brighton Open Market who sell organic – such as Hook & Son who bring their organic raw milk to our market every Saturday. They were recently the subject of a film which wowed the crowds at Sundance Film Festival, but we’re glad to say that all the fame hasn’t gone to cows’ heads and they are still very down to earth!

Children’s fun days for the holidays

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If you’re stuck what to do during the holidays, we have an array of children’s days at Brighton Open Market to keep minds busy every Friday during August

Lego building workshops,  a visit from the Brighton Science Festival, and a nature day which features a rockpool from the Sealife Centre, as well a bee keeper with his bees and also Buddy the horse will be trotting in to say hi are just some of the things we have planned. What’s even better is that it’s free to come, and there are loads of free things to do with extra additonal workshops such as Circus skills, pottery making etc available for a small charge, so it needn’t cost a packet to keep everyone interested! See our events page for more details.

 

Meet up at Brighton Open Market – meeting room for hire

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As well as all the stalls, shops, cafes and galleries, Brighton Open Market also boasts a large light and airy, first floor meeting room for meetings, workshops & classes.

With a lovely view down onto the market below, it has a real sense of space, whilst maintaining privacy for those using the room. With prices of £120 a day / £25 hour (£90 day / £18 hour for charities) which includes free use of flip chart & kitchen facilities it’s a great value for either one off or regular meet-ups, and with an array of great food choices below you’ll never be stuck for something to eat for lunch or browse in a break.

To book the room call us on 01273 695728 or e-mail pete@ethicalproperty.co.uk

 

Open Abstract Festival – March 21st – Brighton Open Market

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This months we welcome Albion in the community to the Open Market, who bring us a very special events with local makers and business’s. Keep posted for more information on the event  OPEN ABSTRACT FESTIVAL

Brighton Open Market Nominated for Placemaker Award

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Last week Brighton Open Market received a nomination for a Placemaking Award in the field of mixed use development. The award will be given to the best mixed-use project that most clearly demonstrates a potential or actual positive impact, on the physical or environmental quality of a place or the economic or social well-being of community.

The Open Market launches The Healthy Living Fair

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On Sunday, February 22, 2015 the Open Market will be launching its first Healthy Living Fair. A range of health professionals will be invited to participate and engage with Brighton residents about products and services that are beneficial to their wellbeing.

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The Open Market is currently accepting applications for the 30-40 pop-up stalls located within the central market square and are looking for two types of stall-holders:

  • Health professionals of all types that would like to provide mini-consultations and disseminate information about their services.
  • Products and services that contribute to a healthier lifestyle.

There will also be a programme of speakers and workshops throughout the day where visitors can learn new ideas and skills that will contribute to healthy living.

To be apply for a stall or to be considered as a presenter, please visit  www.brightonopenmarket.co.uk/events/

Applications are due on February 6th, 2015.

 

Make it at the Market

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This Christmas, the studios and stalls at The Open Market have teamed up to offer Brighton the chance to make some amazing Christmas gifts at the market! 

The traders in the market are opening up their units on the two Saturdays before Christmas and offering their special skills to help Brightonians create perfect Christmas presents for the people they love.  More and more people are looking to give gifts that come from the heart and support local businesses rather than from faceless chain stores.  Plus, there will be live Christmas music throughout both days and Father Christmas will be visiting from 10am-12pm on both days.

Just some of the Make it at the Market activities are listed below. A full list of activities will be posted in the market on the mornings of the 13th and 20th.

  • 13 December: Foodshed is offering a festive felting workshop with feral felting.  Help make an ‘Alternative Nativity’ to display at Foodshed for a week and make your own festive felty things!
  • 13 December: Brighton Naturally will help you make your own raw chocolate.  Learn about the many health benefits of Cacao and the other superfoods used in chocolate making. 11-12pm and 3-4pm.
  • 13 December: The fully qualified herbalists at Brighton Apothecary will help you make your own bath salts. Mix your own scented bath salts with beautiful dried herbs and petals. Perfect stocking filler!
  • 13 December: The amazing up-cyclers atShaboutique will help you print/create your own one-of-a kind tea towel.
  • 13 & 20 December, 10-2pm: Sew Fabulous will help you make handmade Christmas decorations using simple embroidery techniques. This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 8. Participants can join the workshop at any point up until 1pm.
  • 13 & 20 December: Pelotas Productions will help you make colourful juggling balls for the want-to-be circus performers in your life.
  • 13 & 20 December: Partially Obscured is running drop-in glass making sessions. Come create glass Christmas tree decorations, hanging decorations and design your own colourful square glass bowls.
  • 13 & 20 December: Chili Gems will help you make affordable necklaces, bracelets and earrings out of your favourite authentic gemstones. Make something special with the birthstone of someone you love.
  • 13 & 20 December, 2:30-5pm: Sew Fabulous will help you make your very own individual Christmas decorations and learn the skills to make more! Sparkling stars, bonkers baubles, as simple and subtle or complex and crazy as you like. A basic knowledge of crochet would be useful for this workshop. Participants need to arrive by 2.30pm.
  • 13 & 20 December: The qualified herbalists at Brighton Apothecary will help you make your own natural face cream and toner.
  • 13 & 20 December: Artist Alison McGechie will be running workshops for adults and children in basic handbuilding skills as an introduction to working with clay.  11-12pm (kids) and 2-4pm (adults).
  • 20 December:  Foodshed will help you make Christmas baubles that can be planted in the spring! Make wildflower seedbomb baubles with Josie Jeffery Author of “Seedbombs: Going wild with flowers.”
  • 20 December: Brighton Naturally will help you make your own unique crystal jewellery and learn the properties of the crystals and how they work.

Feeling Festive at the Open Market!

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The Open Market will be home to an exciting range of festive Christmas markets this year providing space for hundreds of local artists, makers and craftspeople to sell their creations.

Etsy Christmas Fair

Sunday, November 16 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Brighton Etsy Sellers Team is made up of more than 600 local designer makers who all sell their work via Etsy.com, a global online handmade marketplace. This November a selection of 40 team members will be bringing items from their online shops to the Open Market for a special day of festive fun. There will be a wide variety of handmade and vintage items available; from prints, greetings cards and home furnishings, to jewellery, accessories and one-off unique finds.…

 The Fairy Tale Fair comes to Brighton Open Market for Christmas!

Sunday, November 23 @ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

To help get you in the festive spirit, Brighton’s much-loved Fairy Tale Fair will be coming to the market for the first time on Nov 23rd! The Fairy Tale Fair is a real community event that welcomes families and all ages to come along and enjoy the crafty creations and treats!  It is also a unique chance to purchase handmade, one off festive gifts that you certainly won’t find on the high street.

 Judy’s Brighton Open Market Takeover – Christmas Special

Sunday, November 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

40 stalls of affordable vintage fashion, accessories, homewares and collectables! Hip-hip hooray! We are delighted to announce our festive return to Brighton Open Market. Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair will be taking over the marketplace with over 40 amazing vintage traders. This brand new event is totally free – making it the most affordable vintage event Brighton has ever seen!

Brighton Vintage and Antiques Market

Sunday, December 7 @  10.30-4pm

Growing in strength since its launch in October, the monthly Brighton Vintage and Antique Market now has over 40 of the South’s best traders offering everything from vintage clothing to memorabilia, jewellery to antique furniture. The market takes place regularly on the 1st Sunday of every month and this December market promises to offer its usual high quality mix of items but with an added sprinkling of Christmas cheer – plus it will be making a second appearance on 21st December just in time to help those stumped for gift ideas.

Saturday Christmas Special – Make it at the Market

Saturday, December 13 @ 10am – 5pm

This year, give gifts that have been lovingly hand-made by YOU! The artists, craftspeople and traders in the market will be sharing their skills and experience to help you create perfect Christmas presents for the people you love. Just drop in for jewellery-making, chocolate-making, sewing workshops, personalised hampers and more. Live Christmas music and a visit from Father Christmas.

Brighton Craft Alliance’s Christmas Handmade, Craft & Vintage Fair

Sunday, December 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Looking for handmade gift inspiration? Look no further than Brighton Craft Alliance’s Christmas Handmade, Craft & Vintage Fair, where you will find handmade crafted pressies, food, music and more! Join us at our  winter wonderland where more than 40 stalls will be selling a wide range of gorgeous handmade treats for your Christmas stockings, such as contemporary crafts, locally made art and unique edible treats.

Saturday Christmas Special – Make it at the Market

Saturday, December 20 @ 10am – 5pm

This year, give gifts that have been lovingly hand-made by YOU! The artists, craftspeople and traders in the market will be sharing their skills and experience to help you create perfect Christmas presents for the people you love. Just drop in for jewellery-making, chocolate-making, sewing workshops, personalised hampers and more. Live Christmas music and a visit from Father Christmas.

Brighton Vintage and Antiques Market: A Winter Wonderland of Collectibles and Treasure

Sunday, December 21  @  10.30am -4pm

A winter wonderland awaits visitors with local artist transforming the space and a spectacular 20 foot tall Christmas tree at its centre, complete with peddle powered tree lights! With tunes playing gently from days-gone-by and some lucky shoppers being given free mince pies from the cheeky BVAM elf – it promises to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

Growing in strength since its launch in October, the monthly Brighton Vintage and Antique Market now has over 40 of the South’s best traders offering everything from vintage clothing to memorabilia, jewellery to antique furniture. Usually falling on the 1st Sunday of every month this extra date is sure to deliver its usual high quality mix of items but with an added sprinkling of Christmas cheer.

 

For more information about events happening at the market, please contact Lisa Lepki on lisa@ethicalproperty.co.uk

Fairy dress maker funds new market stall at the Open Market by going on Deal or No Deal!

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Beth Whitehall has been making beautiful fairy dresses for over 15 years and selling them at markets and festivals around the country. When she heard that The Open Market was due to re-open in June, 2014, she was desperate to finally have a permanent home for her fairy fashions but she didn’t have the capital needed to start-up her business. One afternoon, she happened to come across information about how to apply to be a contestant on Deal or No Deal, and she thought “why not?” And, much to her surprise, she was accepted!

I never imagined that I would be able to fund my business by appearing on a game show but I’m so pleased to have been given the opportunity. Already Unit 22 is busy and orders for fairy dresses and coming in all the time! – Beth Whitehall

Beth is appearing on the show throughout August and she is the player on the September 4th episode. Watch and see how today’s proud owner of Unit 22 even manages to get Noel Edmonds into one of her fairy dresses!

Unit 22 is now open.  Beth and Charlotte make beautiful, hand-made fairy dresses and also offer a lovely range of locally produced fashion and accessories for girls and women.

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Photo: Beth Whitehall (right) with friend and designer Charlotte Bernstein.