Ahead of this year’s first-ever Christmas Flea on Sunday (13 November), one lucky Bedford Independent reader has the chance to get their hands on a limited edition Flea bag.
To celebrate the last event of the season, market organisers Talia Giles and Laura Holmes have designed two super-cool tote bags which they will be launching on Friday (11 November).
But you can get to the front of the queue by entering our exclusive competition (see below).
Throughout 2022, the much-loved Bedford Flea, Affordable Art and Local Produce Market has well and truly brought the bustle to St Paul’s Square. The event has supported over 80 small businesses and given many their first taste of face-to-face selling.
With a monthly dose of quality second-hand goods, talented artists, locally grown ingredients, and homemade produce, the atmosphere is complete with live music from Bedford-based musicians.
Flea Sundays have officially become a thing.
Laura Holmes, market co-manager said: “After another successful season, we are delighted to be hosting our first ever
Christmas Market.
“We plan to showcase some of the amazing indie businesses and talented artists that this town has to offer and encourage people to Shop Local this Christmas.”
Co-manager, Talia Giles, said: “2022 has been good to us; we started the year with a nomination for the Bedford Independent’s Everyday Heroes Award in the Raising the Profile of the Town category and we get to finish it with a full-on festive Flea-mas.
“Our visitors can expect some wonderful and unique gift across all three sections of the market, which will be open
for extended opening hours of 10am – 3.30pm.”
Throughout the day on Sunday, shoppers will be serenaded by a host of local musicians, including singer-songwriter Acoustic Amy (Amy Mason), who is certain to get everyone in the festive spirit.
Cllr Henry Vann, portfolio holder for the town centre, had nothing but praise for Talia and Laura’s on-going efforts.
“Bedford Flea is such an outstanding addition to our town centre and has made such an exciting contribution. Be there, every time, book every date in your diary now and for future years,” he said.
“As a local resident I know I will always find something of interest there – be it local food and drink, clothing, art or antiques. It has been great to be able to back their work at the Council as well with support from the Town Centre Priority Fund. See you there.”
Competition
To be in with a chance of winning one of the Flea tote bags, please email admin@bedfordindependent.co.uk with the answer to the following question:
How many businesses have been part of Bedford Flea, Affordable Art and Local Produce Market throughout 2022?
Please specify which of the two designs you’d prefer (‘gluggle jug’ or ‘Sundays’).
You need to be quick though, as the competition will end at midday on Friday 11 November. The winner will need to collect their prize from Bedford Flea on Sunday (13 November).
You can find the competition terms and conditions here.
Dates for 2023 and stallholder applications will open in early January; to find out more about the market and stallholders visit Bedford Flea on Instagram and Facebook, or see our website.
