Thoresby market now closed?

[callum1990]

I read that thorsby market is now closed for good is this true? Couldnt afford new rent. Is there any other markets as good? Cheers

[jimmy1975]

I read that thorsby market is now closed for good is this true? Couldnt afford new rent. Is there any other markets as good? Cheers

 

http://www.thoresbysundaymarket.co.uk/

[callum1990]

Cheers it says about the robin hood market. Is this every sunday aswell cheers

[Gazza58]

Cheers it says about the robin hood market. Is this every sunday aswell cheers

 

Yes,went last week and its mainly car boot more than market,this might change as more traders know about it.I wouldnt bother if i was you at the moment.[i was visiting the mum in law who lives close by or wouldnt have gone]

[boringal]

at last, hated it there, to many stalls selling fake goods,

[JonBladesman]

It's a shame but sign of the times, I hate to say. I've not been for a few years, but I must admit it was a little boring when I was there.

[Chrissoftley]

I went twice last year, the first time was the best it took me nearly 10 minutes to walk round. the second time I didnt even have to get out of the car to see all the stalls. Tbh I think ebay has killed the sunday markets off, people can get exactly what they need cheaper ,delivered to the door and without having to push and barge through hot sweaty crowds

[natjack]

http://www.thoresbysundaymarket.co.uk/

So the Valuation Office have shot themselves (and us) in the foot by refusing to be a little flexible. Instead of a reduced income from this market, there's now no income at all.

 

It happens all the time with small retailers. They open up, can't generate enough income to provide themselves with a living quickly enough because of the high level of business rates (and greedy landlords wanting higher and higher rents) and close down within months.

 

Meanwhile the so called charity shops are mostly paying nothing, the playing field needs levelling a bit.

Edited April 26, 2014 by natjack
correct typo

[bassett one]

seems to me and with the amount of bookings we get for our festival and other friends of mine that run farmers markets,festivals and small markets say twice a year,this is the way forward for the small traders,differant people each week,move from area to area,sell

homemade products whether food or items,public don't get bored and everyone enjoys the mixture of music,dance,shopping ect,and buy off the internet for everyday products

[carol green]

what a big shame its been going down hill fast for last few years because of the price hike in rent for the traders when we was all finding things hard. we went to the robin hood one it was mosly car boot, lets hope it gets better.