HOW TO BECOME A TRADER

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1 Management office Action Acton ltd crown street Acton, w3 8sb T E info@actionacton.com HOW TO BECOME A TRADER Please find enclosed an application form and general notes about trading at the Acton Market. Once successful, you will be contacted by the Market Manager and invited for a trial day where your stall will be assessed and the Market Manager can answer all of your questions about facilities and setting up times. Please note that we do not operate on a first come first served basis. The Market Office operates every week from Thursday to Saturday only, between 9am and 5pm. About The Market Acton Market is run by Action Acton, regeneration charity and voluntary body delivering a wide range of community, economic and business initiatives. The Market is located in the centre of Acton Town, The Mount/King Street, Acton, W3 9NW (off Acton High Street) outside the Morrison s Supermarket and Main Post Office. Trading days are every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 5pm. What we are looking for At your initial assessment the Market Manager will be looking for: Uniqueness of product Informative and original display Ethical sourcing/manufacturing process (e.g. recycled products, fair trade) Interaction of stall and stallholder with Acton Market and the public Informed salesmanship (full knowledge of the process involved in bringing the product to the market) Stall fees Market stall fees vary depending on the space size and are payable on the day. Please note there are no upfront charges. Currently the fees are: Single stall structure (2mx2m with 1 trestle table): per day Double stall structure (4m x 2m with 2 trestle tables): per day We also have limited pitch spaces available charged at 5.00 per metre.

Once successful, you will be contacted by the Market Manager and invited for a trial day where your stall will be assessed and the Market Manager can answer all of your questions about facilities and

2 Stall structures We provide a covered stall structure 4m wide and 2m deep with 2 trestle tables (2m x 1m each). Standard stall allocation per trader is a half canopy (2mx 2m) with 1 table Power points: Each stall is supplied with a 13amp household socket. Please note this is for the lighting only. The power limit per stall is 100W- we recommend using low energy light bulbs. Food traders need to discuss their power requirements with the Market Manager. Traders must bring Their own lighting Extension lead (at least 10m long), which is fitted with a 3amp fuse. Please note that all leads and appliances must be new and PAT tested (all reputable shops sell PAT tested leads) All stalls must display their business name All traders are expected to fully dress their stall with material (including the table, stall sides and stall backdrop). Please see the image below:

The power limit per stall is 100W- we recommend using low energy light bulbs. Food traders need to discuss their power requirements with the Market Manager.

3 Legal obligations All traders must obtain their Public Liability Insurance before trading at the Market. We recommend: National Market Traders Federation at - offers insurance, as well as information and advice for all UK based market traders. Combined Market Traders Insurance Association at - provides an instant insurance cover for all UK based market traders Additionally, food traders need to provide us with the following documents: Food and Hygiene Certificate (level 2) Public Liability Insurance Registration with Local Authority If you require any further assistance please contact us on or , or at info@actionacton.com.

Combined Market Traders Insurance Association at www.cmtia.co.

4 Management office Action Acton ltd crown street Acton, w3 8sb T E info@actionacton.com APPLICATION FORM Please complete in CAPITALS and return the form at the above address. If possible, please attach an image of your stall. First Name Last Name Trading name House/Flat No Street Town City Postcode Home Phone No Website Contact details Borough Mobile No Please tick more than one box if required: Days you wish to trade Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Food Trader Farmer/fresh produce Snack food Hot Food Drinks Product category Non- food trader Made by you Wholesale bought Imported Charity Space requirements Single stall Double stall Pitch Trailer If you require pitch space please specify the measurements: Frontage (meters) Depth (meters)

First Name Last Name Trading name House/Flat No Street Town City Postcode Home Phone No Email Website Contact details Borough Mobile No Please tick more than one box if required: Days you wish to

5 Product description Please list and describe the products you wish to sell and tell us about your business. Food traders are required to list their menu.

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