New ‘Indie’ market coming to Hinckley

There will be more than 30 independent stalls in Market Place and The Borough, with plenty of unique and quirky products for sale.

They will include handmade, personalised, home-baked and 'not on the high street' goods, meaning there will be something for everyone.

Stalls will be operating on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. The first will be on Sunday 30 March.

The market, run by local non-profit group All Communities Matter, will also have a community space offering different activities and freebies for visitors each month.

Emma Clue, chairperson of All Communities Matter, said: "All Communities Matter set up Indie Markets with the aim of bringing communities together. This means we encourage people to visit to spend time chatting to our stall holders.

"We also have our little trader community where we all help and support each other and enjoy each other's company during the events.

"This is a fantastic way to gain confidence because as a small 'indie' business, it can be a lonely and difficult path to manage. With the support of All Communities Matter, we can help these small businesses make the big step to selling in person.

"It's these new small businesses that make where we live truly unique."

Council Leader Cllr Stuart Bray said: "We are delighted to be able to welcome Indie Markets to Hinckley town centre.

"This is another great opportunity for residents to support small local businesses and boost the local economy by spending their money in Hinckley and Bosworth.

"I urge all of you to pop along and see what is available. The market will also help support our local high street, and as a reminder its free parking on Sundays in council run car parks.”