Carmen Chalmers Carmen Chalmers

The Reality Behind Running Handmade Markets

Markets take weeks of planning, promotion, and preparation - but sometimes the crowds just don't show up.

A candid look at what happens when a market day doesn't go to plan, the unseen work behind every stall, and why organisers and makers keep showing up anyway.

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Carmen Chalmers Carmen Chalmers

2026: The Year of Collaboration, Connection and Creativity

January hit the ground running for Support The Makers - from a last-minute pop up at the Shop with No Name to networking events, masterclasses, and the first Porty Festival ticket drop.

Read on for a roundup of everything we've been up to and what's coming up next.

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