Are you ready to join our heartland community?
Brand & community.
Story teller.
Overview
Stall holder applications for upcoming markets are under the Apply page. Please have your business details ready. You will be asked which Market dates you would like to be put forward for March – December 2022. We are hoping to rotate our market stalls and offer a wide range of fresh talent every month, of course with the staples, coffee and bread! On this note, applications for food/drink are a little different due to different requirements and processes for each; please complete all sections which apply to your business. Once your application is received, if successful we will be in touch to confirm a place. We will ask for your logo and three images in return for a Market toolkit, where by you will have all the marketing collateral to share and create a buzz around the event. The cost of a stall is £40.00 per event.
Where – Channel Street
(The Great Tapestry of Scotland end)
When – First Saturday of every Month
(Except in July – 2nd Saturday in July)
Time – 10am – 2pm
Set up – From 8.30am – 9.30am
All Stallholders need to follow the market on the platforms they are on and promote the market, via their own platforms. This is a MUST for the success and awareness of The Heartland Market.
https://www.theheartlandmarket.uk
https://www.facebook.com/theheartlandmarket
https://www.instagram.com/galashiels_theheartlandmarket/
You can cancel within 1 week out of the event without losing your deposit. We will have a waiting list, so the sooner we can get organised, the easier it is for everyone.
The wellbeing of our visitors, our stallholders and staff is a top priority for The Heartland Market.
Stallholders are to have Hand sanitiser that they and their customers can use.
Stallholders should use hand sanitiser or wash hands after handling cash transactions.
Stallholders who are working with food should have hand washing facilities.
When setting up your stall, we request that you show due care and attention to members of the public/vehicles on site.
Stallholders vehicles are requested to move slowly through the market (on the one way system) and only during market set-up and take down. 10 minute offload. Due care is to be taken when entering and exiting the site.
Stallholders are requested to have sufficient weights for all weather conditions, for their produce. Failing this they are requested to remove hazardous equipment/produce.
Stallholders must ensure their immediate pathway is safe to use. Ensure no trailing cables, or cables are taped down safely so to prevent any trip hazard.
Stallholders are instructed to take their rubbish away at the end of the market.
Stallholders need to be all set up and ready by 9:45am, in time for the market starting at 10:00am.
Stallholders are not allowed to leave early. The market finishes at 2:00pm. Pack up is not allowed until 2:00pm.
Produce is handled in a safe and hygienic manner.
All foods need to be clearly labelled with allergies and stall holders need to check if people have any allergies before allowing them to sample/take food where an allergy is applicable.
All stallholders are requested to provide proof of Hygiene inspection, and appropriate public/ product liability insurance annually.
The market will be monitored by Environmental Health.
Relevant stallholders are requested to have a fire extinguisher.
If gas is being used, gas testing of equipment is suggested for all relevant stallholders.
When electricity is being used, Stallholders need to have up to date PAT tests on all electrical equipment.
With the use of electricity, Use correctly rated circuit breakers to protect circuit. Avoid use of multi adapters.
Tips to make your stall shine
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