A new village market is launching this month in Hurstpierpoint, just in time for Christmas. The market is a triple partnership between The New Inn, @Shop_Hurst, an Instagram account which promotes local retailers, and Hurst Rethink.

After meeting earlier this year and realising how much they had in common, all three organisations decided to join forces and collaborate to bring local producers and crafters together once a month to the village. The first market will be Saturday 4th December, held in the marquee at The New Inn from 10am-1pm. If all goes well, the team hopes to hold the market on the first Saturday of every month, bringing more local producers in as time goes on.

The hope is that the market will drive footfall to the village, benefitting other retailers on the High Street. Several local Hurst traders are already confirmed for the December market including Wolstonbury Co vineyard, Auroras Bathtime Treats and Winser Grayling plants. Other traders include Scrapless zero waste shop from Burgess Hill and BlushBakesByRach cakes.

Charlotte from Hurst Rethink comments, “The Hurst Rethink Green Consumer group has been looking at how we make it easier to buy local without having to get in our cars and drive out of the village. This market is the perfect solution and we’re thrilled to be working with @shop_hurst and the New Inn - we share the same vision and desire to get stuff done!” The New Inn team will be serving breakfasts and refreshments throughout the morning. This first market is very much a trial to see how well it might go down in the village so please do come along and support it. If you’re out on the High Street on Saturday morning, we’d love to see you.