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FEBRUARY 2 - 15, 2018 Cross-Channel project for markets


Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk coast is part of a new cross-Channel project to help revitalise historic markets for the 21st century and boost the wider town centre and visitor economy, Great Yarmouth Borough Council announced last month. Known as Go Trade, the


€5.6m scheme will support footfall and the overall offer at nine traditional markets across England and France, including through special branding, new tour ism itineraries and themed events, plus a click and collect trial. The local launch with Great


Yarmouth’s market traders and retailers took place on January 15 at Market Gates Shopping Centre. Over three years, Great


Yarmouth Borough Council and Great Yarmouth Town Centre Partnership will work closely with these businesses, as well as 14 other project partners in both countries, to develop and implement the project. Go Trade is funded with


€3.8m from the EU-funded Interreg France (Channel) England Programme, with additional support coming from local partners. Great Yarmouth has been awarded a € 224,215 share, with additional support coming from the borough council. The project supports the


wider Town Centre Initiative, the council’s additional year- round work to enhance the town centre as a destination where more people choose to live, work, invest and spend their leisure time and money. Great Yarmouth is jointly


responsible for creating a recognisable shared Go Trade


brand which will be used at all nine markets. Targeted at local residents


and tourist visitors, this will represent a mark of good quality and diverse local products sold by certified market traders who offer good customer service. The Great Yarmouth


markets will continue to be promoted as part of the borough’s tourism offer, with the addition of market-focused holiday itineraries, including excursions and deals. Go Trade aims to turn


market places into a visitor experience for tourists by hosting an annual programme of themed events, helping to attract more visitors and increase their length of stay. The traditional Market Place


will also enter the digital market place, with Great Yarmouth chosen as one of just three locations to test a click and collect scheme for market traders. In addition there will be


business support to encourage more entrepreneurs, including young people, to trade. Cllr Graham Plant, leader


of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: “We are pleased to have secured this much- welcome investment for our markets and to be involved in this exciting cross-Channel partnership project. “Go Trade supports our


wider Town Centre Initiative and one of the key Masterplan projects we’re progressing, which is the improvement of the Market Place and six- day market, with a vision for greatly improved markets supported by new service facilities. “The Market Place and markets are an iconic


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Great Yarmouth traders – like socks and gloves seller Maria Proto – are looking forward to the benefits the cross-Channel project could bring


part of the borough’s rich built heritage and remain an important part of our community, local economy and tourism offer, so we look forward to working closely with market traders and businesses to revitalise and further enhance them for the 21st century.” Town centre manager


Jonathan Newman, of Great Yarmouth Town Centre Partnership, said: “The decline of traditional markets in the face of changing consumer habits is a problem facing many communities both in the UK and Europe. “The opportunity to work


with like-minded towns and cities in England and France to develop initiatives that aim


Trader avoids jail


A delivery driver who stole £62,000 worth of children’s toys from his employer and sold them on a market has avoided jail after telling a judge he was ‘very scared’ of going to prison. Over a two year period


Usman Humaydun took unsold stock he should have returned to hi s employers and sold it on


his Sunday market stall. A police investigation was


launched after stocktakes at Manchester-based Spot Promotions Limited revealed that a significant number of goods were missing. The company was also


tipped off by a customer that their merchandise was being sold from Humaydun’s stall. Manchester Crown Court


was told that the stolen toys and gadgets were kept in two large storage containers in a warehouse in Failsworth, Oldham. Humaydun also had


pr e v iou s con v i c t ion s for burglary and selling c o u n t e r f e i t d e s i g n e r clothing. Asiffa Gadatra who runs Spot Promotions said in a


to reinvigorate our own market is very welcome. “ T h e T own Ce n t r e


Partnership looks forward to working with Great Yarmouth Borough Council, market traders, retailers and all stakeholders as well as our cross-Channel project partners to help make Great Yarmouth Market once again a must-visit destination for residents and visitors alike.” Carolyn Reid, Interreg


France (Channel) England Programme manager, said: “The Go Trade project is a fantastic example of how collaborating with partners in France can help realise the potential of our shared cultural heritage, which in turn attracts new visitors to the region.


statement to police that she was “completely shocked” by the thefts, as well as “distressed that somebody she trusted, somebody she believed to be working hard, was in fact abusing his position in the company”. The firm lost a total of


£23,000 due to Humaydun’s thefts, the court was told. Humaydun admit ted


theft and was handed an eight-month jail sentence, suspended for a year . He was also ordered to complete 120 hours unpaid work.


19th & 20th MAY, 2018 Anglesey Agricultural Showground


Tel: 07919 275210 Email: tradestand@angleseyvintagesociety.co.uk ‘Free face painting’ ‘Donkey Rides’ ‘Models & Crafts’ “We look forward to


watching the project develop and seeing the economic benefits it will bring to Great Yarmouth and the other partner towns.”


Spring Fair 2018 at the NEC


‘Steam Engines’ ‘Motorcycles’ ‘Kangaroo Kid stunt show’ TRADERS WANTED!


‘Commercial Vehicles’


‘Classic Cars’


‘Children’s Entertainment’


‘Fairground’


‘Trade Stands’


‘Tractors’


‘Beer Tent & Live Bands’


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