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East Leake’s population has groups have enthusiastically driven people, serving on both the market Rushcliffe village bounces back grown by more than 1,000 in the on the project. committee and as a member of the from Covid-19. last two years as a result of major Trader’s Association. She said: “It’s He said: “It’s brilliant that this new housing developments. so exciting to be hosting this trial of The event will be at 3pm - 8pm on market can now be trialled in East East Leake Market next month and Friday 11 September, four months The first market will be used to Leake, after the pandemic sadly we can’t wait to find out what local later than planned. It was originally assess levels of demand, in the delayed plans for this concept back residents think of the concept and scheduled for May, but had to hope of it becoming a regular in May, and that the organisers consider whether we could launch be suspended because of the monthly event in 2021. ‘Twilight’ have found ways to innovate and a more regular market in the village coronavirus lockdown. hours have been chosen so that provide local residents with a taster next year.” people will be able to enjoy the twilight market next month. Market Manager and East Leake market after work. Further information can be found resident Meg Kozian said: “The “I’m so pleased that we as a on Facebook and Instagram delay’s been really frustrating, but It’s been organised by East Leake Growth Board have been able to (@eastleakemarket) and at we’re now very excited that the Traders, a group of local retailers provide funding for this incredibly www.eastleakemarket.org.uk. market is finally happening. and other business owners who exciting venture, particularly when work to promote a vibrant local so many residents already appear “We’re determined to ensure it’s a economy and community. The keen to welcome a market to their fantastic event, which will attract Traders already stage the village’s local village centre.” people not just from East Leake, annual Christmas lights switch-on, but from much further afield.” Hayley Masom of photography which attracts hundreds of people. studio Captcha in East Leake has The market will be on Gotham A new East Leake Market been at the forefront of efforts to Road Recreation Field, where the Association has been set up to annual village carnival is held. The run the event. It’s being backed large area will help with the social financially by Rushcliffe Borough distancing measures that will be in Council and by Independent place. For example, stalls will be councillor Kevin Shaw, through his spaced further apart. local ward fund. On sale will be artisan foods and other Rushcliffe Borough Council’s high-quality goods, plus refreshments. 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