About

Who are we?

The market is run by Whiteladies Road Market CIC (Community Interest Company No: 14872597), whose directors are all volunteers and have been involved with the market for many years. 

We have a paid market manager and also paid support workers for set-up and take-down.

Why run a market?

Local food markets may seem like quirky little ventures that are never going to make a difference. Surely they went out of fashion because supermarkets are more convenient – we’ll never turn that tide back so why bother? 

Well, at present most communities are dependant on ‘just in time’ deliveries of intensively farmed, overpackaged food that is transported long distances before it gets to your plate. 

As climate change impacts global productivity and prices, then energy-intensive food production and distribution will be less feasible, and it isn’t desirable now.

What do we do?

We have local seasonal food, including organic vegetables and fruit, bread and croissants, handmade hummus, cheese, pastries, cakes, fish, meat etc.

We have had lots of positive feedback about the market, and there is no shortage of interested stallholders. Local businesses have been very supportive, and see the market as a positive addition to what is already a strong local trading area. 

Our guiding principles are that the market is for:

• genuine traders, properly vetted with produce from the South West of England, or occasionally from abroad with a traceable, ethical supply chain

• low packaging, food, plants and a few craft items

• complementing local shops and helping local businesses by bringing more local shoppers to the Whiteladies Road area

How did it start?

The market was started by Sustainable Redland in June 2006 because we wanted to:

• raise awareness and provide more opportunity for local people to buy locally produced low packaged products

• provide a sales outlet for local farmers and food producers

• create a regular community event focused on sustainability