Town centre markets

General market

Woking Borough Council in partnership with Premier Events operates the above from Monday to Saturday (and on a Sunday leading up to Christmas) on the Market Square.

Products include fruit and vegetables, meat, flowers, pet food, watch repairs, mobile phone accessories, key cutting, greetings cards, second hand furniture and books, bric-a-brac and there is even a cafe.

If you are interested in becoming a stall holder at the general market, please complete the application form and return to Premier Events at the address shown on the form. Alternatively, please contact Premier Events on 07785 237500 or 07785 237501, or e-mail terryrawlings@tiscali.co.uk

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Farmers' Market

Bringing the countryside into the town, local farmers and producers will be displaying the range of local produce available at Woking's Farmers' Market to be held in Woking Town Square from 9am to 2.30pm. Farmers' Markets will be held every third Thursday of the month and also the fifth Saturday of the month.

The dates for the Farmers' Markets are:

2009

Thursday 15 January, Thursday 19 February
Thursday 19 March, Thursday 16 April,
Thursday 21 May, Thursday 18 June,
Thursday 16 July, Thursday 20 August,
Thursday 17 September, Thursday 15 October,
Thursday 19 November, Thursday 17 December

 Saturday 31 January, Saturday 30 May,
Saturday 29 August, Saturday 31 October

With over 25 stalls selling produce ranging from cheese, bread, sauces, pickles to meats and fruit juices, local residents will have the opportunity to buy fresh, locally produced goods direct from farmers and producers. All products sold at the Farmers' Market have been grown, reared, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder and no artificial hormones or pesticides have been used. Farmers' Markets support the local economy and traditional, well established methods of food production as well as being a fun and vibrant place to shop for dinner.

If you are interested in becoming a stall holder at the Farmers' Market, please see the rules of the Farmer's Market, then complete the application form and return to Ian Young at the Civic Offices. Alternatively, please contact Ian Young on 01483 743208 or 07770 536570 or e-mail ian.young@woking.gov.uk

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Craft and Gift Market

 Will next be held in Town Square on:

2009

Friday 27 November to Sunday 13 December*

*Unfortunately, the craft market planned for 16 - 30 October 2009 (advertised on the Sage fridge magnet) will not be going ahead.

Traders sell products such as:

  • scarves and knitwear
  • hand carved wooden boxes
  • jewellery
  • african goods
  • candles and candle stands
  • herbal goods
  • pictures
  • toys
  • glass and plates
  • clothes
  • crystal goods
  • pruning shears
  • spirograph
  • fudge / sweets
  • liquorice
  • nuts / olives
  • cheese.

If you are interested in becoming a stall holder at the Craft and Gift Market, please contact Eden Crafts on 0208 788 4434, or e-mail dina@edencrafts.co.uk or see www.edencrafts.co.uk

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French Market

Will be held in Town Square on:

2009

Saturday and Sunday 21 - 22 March
Friday and Saturday   19 - 20 June
Friday and Saturday 4 - 5 September

Traders come over from Northern France, bringing products such as:

  • fresh bread, cakes and home made biscuits
  • cheese
  • jams and honey
  • chocolates
  • charcuterie and delicatessen products
  • garlic, onions, shallots, olives, spices and mustards
  • confectionary, roasted nuts and dried fruit
  • pancakes and merguez sandwiches
  • earthenware cooking dishes
  • classic enamel house numbers and signs
  • wickerwork, wooden flowers and provencale tablecloths
  • fancy leather goods, including handbags and travel bags
  • sheepskin products and cashmere jumpers
  • soaps, perfumed items, incense and artisanal candles
  • ceramic dolls and clowns.

If you are interested in becoming a stall holder at the French Market, please contact Bruno Girardeau on 020 8642 1792. or visit www.brunomart.com

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Italian Market

will be held in Town Square on:

2009

Friday and Saturday 10 and 11 July

Stalls will include:                                        

  • bread stall (bread, pastries, focaccias & savouries)   
  • cheese, cured meats and pasta   
  • marinated olives and pickles 
  • dry fruits, spices and nuts   
  • wine stall 
  • biscuits and pasticceria  
  • nougats and torrone 
  • coffee     
  • hot  chocolate                                                                          
  • variety of olive oil and balsamic vinegar  
  • fish and vegetables preserves, jams and marmalades   
  • sicilian delicatessen  (rice balls and pasties)   
  • hot sausages and porchetta sandwiches.               

For more information, please contact Ian Young on 07770 536570 or e-mail ian.young@woking.gov.uk