Gosport Markets take another step to becoming one of the South Coast’s premier markets with the appointment of Nic Bullough, Market Supervisor.
Previously Nic had worked all around the UK, not just on markets but also on county shows, craft shows, and music festivals. “Gosport has a history of delivering excellent markets and with the opportunity that the loss of the previous contractor brought I was excited to bring my extensive skills and knowledge to try and recapture some of that market magic that the older residents in Gosport will remember”, said Nic.
“On any given market day shoppers can browse between a wonderful assortment of open-air stalls, selling anything from fresh farm produce to flowers, value trainers to quality clothing, exotic Asian relish to pet accessories”, said Nic. Along the half-mile of stalls, shoppers can pause and enjoy morning-coffee, lunch, or afternoon-tea at over ten venues offering al-fresco dining.
“Gosport has many hidden treasures”, added Damien Wilson, Gosport Borough Council’s newly-appointed Director of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts, “all within a few minutes’ walk of the market. Whether you arrive by ferry, bus, car, taxi, or foot, you can enjoy the finest view of Portsmouth Harbour and the Spinnaker Tower from the Falkland Gardens, which are situated at the end of the market in the High Street.” The Falkland Gardens with their massed formal planting of flowers, palm trees and fountain, and the accompanying Avenue de Royan provide wonderful places to sit and watch the yachts pass by, with the Spinnaker Tower forming one of UK’s most spectacular backdrops.
“We are looking to programme some themed markets”, said Councillor Mark Hook, Leader of the Council “to provide that little bit of extra interest and to cater for all the needs of Gosport residents. I want to re-establish the Gosport Markets as one of the premier markets on the South Coast. We’re very excited about this and people have told us they regularly check the council’s website (www.gosport.gov.uk/markets) to see what plans are being made.”
More information about the markets can be found at the website above, or by calling Nic Bullough, the Market Supervisor on 07983 994071, or Streetscene on 08000 198598.
