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You say that Graeme Archer ‘has absolutely nothing to do with ‘the Broadway Market Community’, so who decides who is or isn’t?
You? Or do ‘the community’ decide? Do they vote, like joining a golf club?

Perhaps you have a set of rules that people agree to abide by when they join?

I’m just thinking…if I buy a loaf from the market every day and go home and eat it, would that make me part of ‘the community’?

But if I bought my loaf and whilst eating it wrote a letter criticising the market or the Broadway Market traders’ and resident’ Association, would that mean that perhaps I wasn’t?

And if Tory activists don’t make the cut, who else doesn’t?

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Broadway Market community member, Graeme Archer made a speech at Conservative Conference where he invoked Kevin Costner’s ‘immortal’ words – ‘Build it and they will come!’

The trouble is the actual line is -
‘Build it and HE will come.’

Understood in that way, we must only hope that like me Spirit returns soon to claim his inheritance. Because Broadway Market belongs to Spirit!

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the price of the food is stupid, but it tastes good! its like wholefoods in southken looks amazing and makes you feel good about yourself

bring back hanging and clean up the slums of these trendy fools!

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Khalil

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The market has brought huge benefits to the community-and from its outset was a joyous initiative that gave those of us involved huge pleasure as we watched it grow-Louise in particular did a wonderful job in leading this and pushing things through.

I agree that some of the stalls on the market are expensive, but they do attract customers who appreciate the value of real organic and farm-produced food,. As Louise says-the quality ingredients used mean that they cost more to produce,-so most of us can only afford small portions as a treat. However, many people can and do come and buy these delicious foods- and also have a good time on our beloved Broadway market!

For the rest of us local residents, there are plenty of wonderful shops on the market, who provide good food and competitive prices at all times. . Incidentally, they have also done well from the revival of the area. When I moved here 17 years ago most of the shops were derelict. Now they do a good trade all week,

It is a shame that your film did not truly reflect the current situation or the philosophy of the BMTRA. . . the vision is exactly as it was,- and the association is more open than ever before to input from local traders and residents, who regularly attend meetings.

Recently, in response to the growth of the market and the influx of new shop traders, there have had to be changes in the way BMTRA is organised. Obviously this has not been without its problems , but as a result there is now a large team of volunteers involved in running things.

In particular, BMTRA have been fortunate enough to recruit professional volunteers to undertake the vital financial roles, which has made an enormous difference. In addition they have called on the services of a range of other enthusiastic local residents who have helped in diverse ways-such as designing the website, or providing artwork.

One result of this is that they are now able, whilst still maintaining the original spirit of the market, to generate profits. These profits are now being given back to the community in a variety of ways, and positive relationships are being forged with many local groups.

I loved the film but would have like it even more if there had been more informed comments from the people working hard behind the scenes at the moment.
Otherwise-lovely!
thanks.

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Two years ago the project was on the verge of bankruptcy. Reorganisation was imperative. It is now a thriving social enterprise generating hard cash for community initiatives and reliable employment for local people.

Thanks to hard work by underpaid part-timers and unpaid volunteers, the market is achieving the objectives of its founders: it attracts some six thousand people on Saturdays to what was an empty, dying street.

More than 90 percent of customers live within about a mile and return every week to shop for food. Broadway Market has become a destination. Shops, pubs and cafes are prospering. There is no longer room on the street for drug dealers.

Some, of course, see things differently and their views deserve respect. We welcome criticism. Most of all we welcome volunteers prepared to work to continue the rejuvenation of our neighbourhood.

And congratulations on your film of the market – a beautiful production.

Andrew Veitch
Chair, Broadway Market Traders’ and Residents’ Association.

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