Interested in having a stall apply Early
There are only a limited number of places where we can put stalls and very little space for pitches. Applications for the Street Market open in early September 2024.
Stalls and pitches are often fully booked by early November.
If you have a preference for a particular location, please give details in the Additional Information on your application.
Read the guidance below and scroll down to download an application form and risk assessment.
Day / Date / Times
This year's Switch-On Funday is Sat 30th Nov 2024
Set-Up : 8.30am to 9.30am
Trading : 10.00am to 5.30pm
There will be a short pause in trading when the
Lantern Procession passes at approx. 4.30pm
Pack-Up : 5.30pm to 6.30pm
NB. We need to clear up and reopen the road to traffic
as soon as possible. Please ensure your pitch is
clear by 6.30pm so we can start removing the stalls on time.
Locations
As the name Street Market implies, most of our Stalls are located on the High Street.
The map above shows a typical layout, although we often make minor changes to make best use
of the space available.
You'll also find some stalls and pitches in the covered entrance to Cofferidge Close and the alleyways through to the Market Square.
During set-up and especially during pack-up the High Street in particular becomes very congested.
Please do everything you can not to block
access and to keep things moving.
Risk Assessments
If you have your own risk assessment, please include a copy with your Application. If you don't have a Risk Assessment, you must complete one of ours (see Application Downloads).
If you have any queries contact :
Bob Adams - Event Safety Co-ordinator: 07966 444181 bob.adams@hotmail.co.uk
For any general enquiries, contact: - Stalls & Concessions Co-ordinator Barry Nunes Vaz
M: 07462861355
Types of Stalls and costs
1. Traditional linked Market Stalls
26 stalls in three rows on the High Street with canopies, which provide modest protection from the weather.
Table size : 8' x 3' (2.4m x 0.9m)
Fees: Charitable / Not for Profit : £30.00*
Commercial traders : £45.00
2. Free-standing Gopak-type folding tables
10-11 tables in two rows In the covered entrance to Cofferidge Close, which provides good protection from the weather.
Table size : 6' x 3' (1.8m x 0.9m)
Fees: Charitable / Not for Profit : £30.00*
Commercial traders : £45.00
3. Free-standing Market Pitch. 4 pitches arranged in pairs on the High Street. Bring your own gazebo and table.
(A few tables available for hire on request).
Pitch size : up to 10’ x 10’ (3m x 3m).
Fees: Charitable / Not for Profit : £35.00*
Commercial traders : £65.00.
*Reduced fees apply if all proceeds go to a charity or non-profit organisation (e.g. Social Enterprises, CICs). If you keep the proceeds, the commercial fee applies.
4. High Risk empty Pitch (for food traders)
Very limited vacancies in the Market Square or its passages, mainly under the Health Centre canopy.
Any pitches involving the use of electric generators, LPG, BBQs, open flames or hot surfaces are designated High Risk.
These pitches need a fire break and other special arrangements.
Fee: £75 + 15% of takings
For more details contact : - Stalls & Concessions Co-ordinator, Barry Nunes Vaz
M: 07462861355
E: Barry.stallsconcessions@gmail.com
Methods of Payment
You can pay your Pitch Fee in a number of ways
as follows :
* By Cheque (made payable to CLASS)
* By Cash (make sure you get a receipt)
* By BACS / On-Line Banking /
Electronic Transfer
(Sort Code , A/c No. )
Unfortunately we are unable to accept Debit or Credit Card payments at present (Sorry).
Please note that once your Application
is accepted by CLASS, the Pitch Fee is
non-refundable.
There are no exceptions to this, even if Switch-On Day is cancelled for whatever reason.
Insurance
INJURED PARTIES ARE INCREASINGLY GOING TO LAW, SO INSURANCE IS VITAL. If you already have Insurance cover, make sure it covers YOU at our event. You MUST have cover for :
* Public Liability, in case you accidentally harm a member of the public,
In addition you should have cover for:
* Product Liability, especially for food or drink, in case you sell something that turns out to be harmful or defective
* Employers Liability, if you employ someone else on the stall, including unpaid volunteers
* All Risks, is desirable in case you accidentally damage other’s property.
Please send us a copy or details of your Insurance with your Application. If you haven't got Insurance, you’ll need to arrange some. We can’t accept your application without the necessary cover.
Online insurers e.g. Event Insurance Services (www.events-insurance.co.uk) offer low-cost one day stallholders cover.
The National Market Traders Federation offers annual member cover.
Schools/voluntary groups, charities, etc. whose organisation has insurance should inform their company that they are running a stall.
If you have any concerns or queries contact : Bob Adams - Event Safety Co-ordinator
07966 444181 bob.adams@hotmail.co.uk
Application and Risk Assessment
Free Downloads
To download an Application Form and other relevant information here, click the links below and click save when prompted,
the document will appear in your downloads folder :
* Application Form (.doc)
* Application Form (.pdf)(click download icon then save)
* Risk Assessment(.doc)
* Risk Assessment (.pdf)(click download icon then save)
* Car Parking Map(.doc)
* Car Parking Map (.pdf)(click download icon then save)
For any general enquiries about your application,
contact: Barry Nunes Vaz
M: 07462861355
E: Barry.stallsconcessions@gmail.com
Application Checklist
To make an Application for a Stall or a Pitch, please send us the following :
An Application Form
Your Pitch Fee
(or evidence of Payment)
Your Insurance Certificate or details
A Risk Assessment
(either yours or ours)
Food Handlers Certificate(s)
(if applicable)
If you wish to apply, but there may be a delay in sending everything listed above, please send in as much as you can.
Submitting Your Application
There are three options for submitting your Application :
* By E.mail to
Barry.stallsconcessions@gmail.com
* By Post to
CLASS C/O Odell & Co, 60 High Street,
Stony Stratford. MK11 1AQ
Don't forget to apply a stamp!
* By Hand to
CLASS C/O Odell & Co, 60 High Street,
Stony Stratford. MK11 1AQ
Seal your Application and supporting paperwork in an envelope labelled CLASS
Unloading & Reloading
Whenever possible, please use one of the many alleyways that lead to the High Street to unload / reload your vehicle. A sack truck or small trolley might be useful to help you move your stock.
If you really need to bring your vehicle(s) onto
the High Street, one of our Stewards will need to negotiate access with the Build Crew.
Please note you may have to wait until other vehicles are clear before you can get your vehicle in. Please unload your vehicle(s) as
quickly as possible and then move it / them
to a proper parking place.
Emergency Access
As one of the conditions for Road Closure, we
are required to to enable access for Emergency Vehicles.
Throughout the day we will be checking to
make sure your stall and your merchandise do
not encroach into any Emergency Access zone.
For any queries about Road Closure and Emergency Vehicle Access, contact :
Bob Adams - Event Safety Co-ordinator
07966 444181 bob.adams@hotmail.co.uk
Rubbish & Recycling
Think carefully about how you can prevent your stall from generating litter. We supply all stall holders with clear sacks for mixed recycling and black sacks for landfill, plus a dustbin if you need one.
There will be Blue Boxes for glass recycling.
Packing up
5.30pm to 6.30pm. Please ensure your stall or pitch is clear by 6.30pm so we can reopen the road and dismantle the stalls on time.
Lost Property
We will keep Lost Property for one month. Anything not claimed after that will be disposed of. Any valuables will be passed to Thames Valley Police.
For Lost Property contact : Keith Smith - Chair of CLASS
07775 500084 or keith_smith.email@btinternet.com