Two-day Kettering indoor pop-up market this weekend

It has been the ambition of market trader Pamela Furness to bring an indoor market to her hometown centre.

After a year searching for suitable premises, the Kettering Indoor Market will be hosted in the KCU shop at 7 Newland Street on Saturday (September 19) and Sunday (September 20) from 10am to 2pm each day.

The former Argos building contains a large backroom where stalls have been set up in the warm and dry.

Pam said: “After almost a year seeking suitable affordable premises in Kettering town centre, we now have the very first sprouting seed for Kettering Indoor Market.

“Standing at a cold market stall, I wondered where in Kettering we could have a warmer shopping experience. We have set this up with a couple of aims in mind to provide a space for local artisans to not only offer their crafts and creations for sale, but also space to offer workshops or give demonstrations, and for this to be as affordable as possible in these stringent times.

“Kettering is full of talented people, I'm hoping this venture will bring them out of the woodwork, ready and able to showcase their abilities.

“This indoor market is for all the people of Kettering and surrounding areas, and will become whatever we make of it, together.”

Pam was inspired to set up the indoor market in the winter weather selling her ‘Odd Arty’ tie-dyed clothes and bedding.

Supporting the new space is KCU CEO Sylvia McLevy who welcomes the venture.

She said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Kettering Indoor Market to KCU. It’s a lovely fit for what we’re about as a charity, creating opportunities, bringing people together and supporting our local community.

“We’re excited to see what happens when local people have a space to share their talents, ideas and creativity. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see what the community makes of it.”