Local businesses in Hillsborough are working together to put on a new festive market at Towsure to bring about community and Christmas spirit this weekend.
With concerns that Sheffield’s main market is beoming commercialised, good tidings are being brought beyond the centre to support local businesses and communities.
Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee, said: “Markets will give a massive boost to local traders and businesses who are able to sell and showcase their goods.”
This event has been organised by a family-run business, Holme Lane Deli, together with a local pub, The Masons Arms.
Lindsey Kirk from Holme Lane Deli said: “We want to bring the community together.
“After covid, people are struggling to get back into society.”
Conscious of how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting families, the market has been purposefully planned around pay day.
With this in mind, children aged 12 and under will receive free gifts from Santa’s Grotto, donated by Towsure.
Ms Kirk said: “Kids are missing out on stuff because they’re unaffordable at the moment.”
There will be rides, a bar, a hog roast and stalls by local traders.
There will also be fundraising activities to raise money for Sheffield’s Children’s Hospital to ensure that the spirit of giving is at the forefront of the celebrations.
Towsure, which started in Sheffield as a small family-run store itself in 1967, are supporting local traders by hosting the event tomorrow and Sunday.
A Towsure spokesperson said: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together and support a great cause while celebrating the festive season.”
The organisers hope that families can make memories together and that that the event will encourage people to socialise again.
