For the makers

• All stall displays, stands and artwork must be safe, inoffensive and portable

• The Little Makers Market has the right to ask Exhibitors to remove any of their exhibits and to make alterations to their display if they are deemed unsuitable, create a hazard or for any other legitimate reason

• Failure by the Exhibitors to take remedial action on this last point may result in The Little Makers Market team, asking the Exhibitor to leave and to refuse admission without refund of fees for future fairs

• All artwork and personal belongings are the responsibility of the Exhibitor

• The Little Makers Market organisers have the right to remove any exhibitor or visitor, who are deemed to be acting in an inappropriate manner, from the venue. And if need the Police will be called.

Use of our venues

• No sellotape, drawing pins, or fixings of any description are permitted on the paintwork or walls of the Unitarian Meeting House. Blutack ONLY is permitted on the wooden panelling. Exhibitors may however make use of existing hooks, shelves, etc. for their work.

• Electrical installations may only be used with prior agreement and may be subject to an additional charge

• We recommend that all electrical equipment be PAT certified for use

• No naked flames are permitted in the Unitarian Meeting House building

• Fire exits, must be kept clear at all times. If we find you are obstructing the exits, you will be asked to move, failure to cooperate will be seen as hostile behaviour and may conclude in cancellations of your future bookings, and no refund given.

Booking procedure

• Bookings are only accepted they have approved by the The Little Makers Market organisers

• Not all applications will be successful, as we need to have a good mix and quality of arts and crafts. The Little Makers Market reserves the right to refuse applications without having to justify its decision

• All bookings will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis

• Bookings will only become effective when The Little Makers Market receives payment and sends written approval to the exhibitor.

• We allow up to 3 of a single trade at each event (not including baked goods or perishables, where we only allow 1 of this kind), as long as we find enough differences in the products, to avoid a clash of sales. This decision is at the sole discretion of the organisers. You will be made aware of fellow traders prior to the event. Where in the run-up to an event, you can decide how you would like to proceed.

• Allocation of spaces at the venue is at the sole discretion of The Little Makers Market

• Confirmation of your booking will be sent by email

• Should the Fair become over-applied, applications will be placed on a waiting list and Exhibitors informed no less than one week in advance of the fair if a cancellation has been received.

• Receipts for payment of stall will be issued if required. Please ask.

  Your Pitch Terms & Conditions

• Each pitch includes one 6ft x 2ft table (unless otherwise specified) and two chairs. The standard pitch price covers one small additional item of furniture (e.g., a print rack, mannequin, or similar display item). Larger items, such as bookcases, tables or rails, etc, will incur an additional charge of £5.00 per item. Any additional items must not exceed the depth of your table (approximately 2ft).

• If you wish to display additional items, the organiser must be notified of your changes to your stall before the event. Payment can be invoiced before the market or cash taken by the organisers on the day. Failure to comply with regulations will mean the removal of your additional display on the day of the event.

  
  *Please Note* The additional charge for extra display will be donated to a worthy cause, either to help towards restoration of our current historical venues or donated to local charities.

• If you require more space, we are pleased to offer half-pitch and double-pitch options at our larger venues to accommodate your needs.

Marketing

• Flyers for use of sharing on the internet and social media will be sent to each maker of the individual event. Leaflets will be made available to all stallholders to display locally upon request. It is the responsibility of all attending the market to publicise the event, it is not the sole responsibility of the organiser.

Christmas Market Booking

• To qualify for a space during the Bury Christmas Fair, we ask that a minimum of 3 other markets are booked throughout the year to allow all stallholders a chance at getting a slot at the market.

• This can also include multiple dates booked at the Christmas market.

• If you choose to cancel your remaining markets but are wanting to still hold your booking for a Christmas market date, this is possible if 2 previous markets have been attended. Otherwise this too will be cancelled to make it fair for other traders wanting to attend the popular event.

Indoor Stall arrangements

• Tables are provided (measuring 6ft X 2ft) and two chairs for each table

• Exhibitors may begin setting up from 9 am and should have their stalls completed for public opening at 10:30 am

• Packing up of stalls is not permitted before 3 pm

• Sharing of stalls is only allowed subject to all Exhibitors being approved to exhibit through the normal Expression of Interest procedure

  Stallholders are permitted to display one item of additional furniture around their designated pitch; this additional item must not exceed the depth of the provided table, which is approximately 2 feet. The event organisers must pre-approve all such items before the event date.

  Failure to obtain prior approval for additional floor displays may result in the removal of the item(s) at the discretion of event organisers. In some cases, stallholders may be required to pay for any extra space used beyond the allocated pitch size.

  We ask all stallholders to respect these guidelines to ensure the event remains safe, organized, and accessible for all participants and visitors.

Cancellations

• If for whatever reason, the fair has to be cancelled, or your stall is no longer available, a full refund will be made to you

  Refunds Policy

• Cancellations must be received in writing

• Your application form is a contract, and once payment is received and the paperwork signed, we enter into an agreement.

• We do not offer full refunds, on our market pitches. Cancellations for whatever reason will be refunded 50% of their fee after payment has been made. If you cancel within 30 days of your booking no refund will be given. However, we do offer exchanges or credit towards remaining available pitches. This is at the discretion of the organiser. And credit must be used within the year of the dates booked.

• Spaces cannot be re-let without prior approval from The Little Makers Market

No Shows

• If you do not show up to the event, without any notification, you will not receive a refund. You will also receive a negative mark on your name, all remaining markets booked will be cancelled and not refunded. Future applications hosted by The Little Makers Market, may not be approved and you will be unable to exhibit at any of The Little Makers Market events at our locations.

Children Attending the Event

Children are welcome to attend the craft market, but they must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian at all times. Children under the age of 10 must be directly overseen by an adult while on the premises.

Please be mindful that some stalls may feature breakable, edible, or valuable items, and we ask that you take extra care to supervise your children in these areas. The market is a place of business, so we request that children remain quiet or are entertained outside of the market space to ensure a calm and professional environment for all participants and visitors.

If a child becomes overly disruptive or poses a safety concern, you may be asked to either remove the child from the event or arrange for an alternative guardian to collect them. Failing to comply with this request may impact your eligibility for future bookings at this or other events organized by us.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Insurance

• The Little Makers Market provides public liability insurance to cover the running of the fair, but all Exhibitors are also recommended to take out their insurance to cover loss or damage to their goods and possessions.

• The Little Makers Market cannot be held responsible for injury or accident caused by an Exhibitor's product or exhibit, loss of profits, damage or theft of Exhibitors’ stock or interruption of power or services

Loading and unloading

• No parking facilities are available at the Unitarian Meeting House.

• Cars/vehicles must be parked on the correct side of the street. And not directly in front of the hall. This will obstruct fellow makers, pedestrians and other vehicles. If there is no space on the street where the hall is located, please park around the corner and carry/trolley your work to the premises.

• Information on available parking within the area can be found via our FAQ’s

For any queries regarding these Terms and Conditions, contact me at thelittlemakersmarket@gmail.com