Local residents in Sheffield returned to the streets for the triannual market held on Sharrow Vale Road on Sunday 21 April.
The not-for-profit event ran from 12-4 pm, with stalls selling local food, jewellery, artwork and vintage clothing, accompanied by live music and more.
The Sharrow Vale market began in 2009 with only a select few sellers. Now they accommodate around 100 stalls with tens of thousands of visitors and are held three times a year with the nearby shops and cafes also remaining open on market days.
For Natalia, a student in Sheffield, it was their first market. She said: “It was so diverse which was lovely to see. We went to get some jerk chicken, it was a lengthy line but so worth it! We’ll definitely come again, we live right around the corner so it’s just on our doorstep.”
Victoria owns the Yorkshire Blankets (YB) company and ran a successful stall on the day. YB is a family-founded and run business. They have sold their eco-friendly, Yorkshire-made goods at various markets around the area but Victoria explained that as soon as the opportunity came up to to work at Sharrow Vale, it was a natural progression.
She said: “We love the vibe. I want to live here honestly it’s just amazing. We get lots of repeat customers and I like the fact there are lots of independents and lots of lovely eateries and everyone is super nice.”
Other stalls such as the Studio Budgie Galore used the opportunity to sell their handmade goods and promote their metalwork workshops taught at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet on Abbeydale Road.
Melissa, who was sharing the stall that day said: “We teach the people of Sheffield how to make jewellery using metal, acrylic, and various other materials. Everyone should come!”
James Stocks, an MA student from the University of Sheffield said: “It was the third time I’ve been to the Sharrow Vale Market, I always try and make an appearance because it’s such a brilliant way for people to support independent businesses and see what other options there are around Sheffield, for food and clothes.
“This time I found a stall selling organic cotton dungarees, so had to grab a pair. But always make it my mission to get some food as well, as some of the stalls are incredible”.
Megan who ran the market stall representing Good Good Vintage, said: “It’s great to showcase your goods and it’s always good to get our name out.”
Although the store members were not working at the stall on the day, Megan said they are very excited about their new Good Good Vintage store opening near Cambridge Street.
The next market will return on Sunday 21 July 2024.
