The Port Solent Spring Craft Market - Saturday 19th March 2011

Find a breath of fresh air this spring.......

Port Solent is celebrating the end of the long cold winter with a unique craft market to mark the start of the spring season. Dust off those winter cobwebs on Saturday 19th March from 11am until 5pm. Whether it’s your home, wardrobe or even the contents of your kitchen cupboard that needs a new lease of life this spring, our local independent traders will have something for everyone, from shabby chic home interiors to hand-made chocolates, fudge and truffles, to soaps, jewellery and art.

While you shop in style by the beautiful waterside, be entertained by the eccentric stilt-walking trolley lady Bridie and Sonny and Rainbow the flowerpot men. What more could you want for a fun day out for the whole family!

Port Solent Centre Manager Samantha Golden said “Our customers tell us they love nothing more than pottering around the marina, so we’ve created a unique specialist waterside shopping experience that the whole family can enjoy together.”

Full details of the event can be found on the Port Solent website www.portsolent.com and you can now keep up to date with all of the free events at The Boardwalk by following Port Solent on Facebook. Call the Centre Management office on 02392 210606 for more details.

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Additional Information:
List of stallholders trading at the Spring Market:

• Kirsty Spanner – CocoCerise Designs – Home Accessories
• Ian Baker – The Sausage Cart
• Karen Stewart - Embroidery
• Jenny Lewis – The Gift Boutique
• Nicola Harton – Gifted Hampers
• Sharon Farmer – Sweet Surprise Gifts
• Dawn and Karina –Fair Trade For All
• Claire Smith – The Perfect Pressie
• Anna and Lucy – Psychic Octopus
• Jeremy Green – Facing Heaven Food Company
• Jane Wood – Toffee and Fudge
• Sarah Pearce – Vie at Home
• Susan Lane – Jewellery and Handbags
• Becky Benford-Blows – Sparkalicious
• Sarah Hibbert – Charmed Glass
• Julie Butler – Creative Hands
• Ian Plumridge – Betty Coulter Handmade Preserves
• James Elkins – The Soap Shop
• Sarah Meaden – Angelic Jewellery
• Gemma Glover – Gem’s Bags
• Lesley Glover – Jewellery
• Mari Clack – Cloud Nine – Neal’s Yard Remedies
• Angela Mahoney – Bubble and Fizz Soaps
• Jenny Greenhow – Jewellery
• Jacquie Fitton – Maison Bijou – Home Accessories
• Nicola Miller – Material Girls
• Jackie McDonald – Jamie Oliver at Home
• Teresa Spencer – Jewellery
• RSPB
• Clive Hamilton – Hamilton Studio Photography
• Claire Wilkinson – Butterfly and Hearts Art
• Lucy Armstrong – L.A Chocolates
• Gordon Ayling – Blown Glass
• Linda Edwards – Children’s toys
• Margaret Webb – Magnotherapy
• Leanne Fantini – Kiss My Cake – cup cakes and cookies
• June Young – Truffles, fudge
• Hilary Webb – Miloli – Handbags and Accessories
• Nicola Parker – Phoenix Trader

Note to editors:-

For more information, contact Samantha Golden or Hannah Hill at the Port Solent management office on 02392 210606, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All of our traders are local, and most independent.

If anyone is interested in pursuing a story investigating the growing trend for people branching out into new industries or setting up their own businesses in the challenging economic environment we would be happy to put you in touch with some of our traders. Website: www.portsolent.com Note:  Images available and opportunities for journalists to accompany any session.