Words: Wendy Exley
Photos: Kelvin Wakefield
The first Moorfields market at Bramley Park was a huge success, bringing the community together.
On Sunday, 19 October, hundreds of people came to Bramley Park to buy locally produced foods and crafts.
The community focused market had a range of stalls selling local products, including pastries, cheeses, flowers and plants, dog treats, specialist pure honey and 3D laser printed toys.Â
Check out a slideshow of Kelvin Wakefield’s photos below:
The market was a collective idea that developed after Ruth Diskin from Fat Pigeon Bakery, and horticulturalist India Sida-Murray – both from Bramley – were discussing their love of visiting local markets, and the community feel they bring. They wanted to bring that to Bramley.
India said: “We want the markets to be a meeting place for local residents, to promote and engage with local businesses and charities, to bring the people of Bramley together.”

They approached local councillors, Friends of Bramley Park Committee, businesses and charities to seek permission, gather support, information and funding for the markets to run.Â
Tasha Grant, of FLF, who run a series of maker community street markets, helped to arrange, plan and promote the project.

The markets will run every third Sunday of the month from 10.30am to 2pm. Check the event’s Facebook page for dates, and there will be two free pitches available at each market for local charities, schools, clubs or individuals who are just starting up.Â
For more information, contact: bramleymarket@gmail.com.
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