LITTLE BIRD SOARING BACK INTO RIPON

Little Bird Made will be soaring back into their hometown of Ripon this Sunday with their packed artisan market. The towns Market Square will be transformed into a sea of stall selling high quality handmade goods, local produce and an array of hot and cold food vendors.

The clocks will be going forward on Saturday night signalling the start of hopefully brighter days throughout Spring and Summer, but the army of Little Bird traders will still be there bright and early to set up. The market takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month and will be open to the public from 10am – 3pm, so it will be a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air and visit Ripon and its many other attractions.

Little Bird Artisan Markets was founded on the ethos of shopping small and local and not only supporting the small business that trade with them but also in supporting and encouraging visitors back into town centres to support the businesses there as well. Each week staff explore the towns and villages they are in and #LittleBirdExplores was born to highlight a local business and promote them on social media along with the market, so look out online where they are each week and what amazing small businesses they find.

Managing Director, Jackie crozier said, “Ripon was my first market, and it is always such a pleasure to see the market set up in the town centre each month. The markets are a great chance for communities to support each other and we have many traders from Ripon who also love trading in their hometown and meeting lots of new customer who come to visit. Times are continuing to be difficult for many people and we do genuinely appreciate the support so many people give and the amazing feedback we get each month, from people who value the markets and the quality and variety of goods that are available in the one location. Shopping online is so easy, but by visiting the market you get to meet the people who run the business and see the products and variety before you buy. Each purchase people make at the market is supporting someone’s dream and ensuring these small businesses continue to grow and survive, also in supporting my dream of bring the markets to local communities throughout Yorkshire”.

Little Bird Artisan Market will take place on Sunday 26 ^th of March from 10am – 3pm in Market Place, Ripon HG4 1BW. It will be packed full of amazing traders with goods for all ages, tastes and needs. There will also be our street food traders to keep you fed and hydrated with lots of options for Sunday brunch, sweet treats for afternoon tea or hot drinks to keep you cosy as you browse the stalls.

All our markets are outdoors and dog friendly, so please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. We also encourage everyone to attend safely, to protect both traders and members of the public. For further information on any of our events or to sign up to the mailing list for updates on 2023 market dates and locations visit www.littlebirdmade.com Alternately follow @LittleBirdMade on Facebook or Instagram