Stalls to let
New stall holders are needed, but aim for diversity
The Brighton public know that prices at the Open Market are already very competitive. Long established stall holders, who stay open throughout opening hours and in all weathers, gain our respect. New stall holders will find it easier to integrate with existing traders if they aim for diversity and try not to overlap.
The south side of the market has two stalls selling wholefoods and organic products, a stall for those interested in the occult and a specialist supplier of Brighton stained glass.
The Market Flower Shop on the west side is still looking very decorative and now has an extension. Nicola, who is employed full-time, produces lovely bouquets to order. The Egg Shop, which switched from the south side, is now well established in its new location.
The north side has lost its Internet Cafe, but still has a good Market Cafe, and two stalls specializing in the sale and repair of used pedal cycles. pedal cycles.
C.H.Mears and Sons still continues to draw the largest number of shopping on the east side, where it has long been selling an impressive variety of reasonable priced and high quality fruit and vegetables.
In the Central covered arcade, Sid's Fish, run by Sid's son Dave, Dave Ovett (father of Steve)'s egg and bacon stall, and the bargain cheese and grocery stall still remain.
The Open Market brings high quality and nutrition with its emphasis on fresh food (fruit and veg, fish, cheese, eggs,bacon) as well as wholefoods, organic and environmentally friendly products. Prices are reasonably low and you can take your own shopping bags to prevent the use of unnecessary packaging.
Stall holders who are open when needed and do not limit their opening hours to peak trading times deserve customer support. The nine million pound regeneration plan will cause upheaval, but will hopefully improve conditions for shoppers and traders alike. The market acts as a life-line for people on low incomes and the presence of an Open Market in Brighton allows shopping to remain a truly social activity.
Stalls in Brighton's Open Market are let by the owner: Brighton and Hove City Council.