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- Funded on Sunday, 8th August 2021
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COVID 19 has affected us all and we have all tried our best to muddle on through lockdowns, restrictions and endless bad news. The one thing that all the scientists agree on is that outside is the safest place to be, with the likelihood of transmission dramatically reduced in an outdoor setting.
RMS Markets put every COVID measure in place at both markets yet LBH&F Council decided to 'temporarily' close both Bishops Park & Ravenscourt Park Farmers Markets on 11th January 2021. On 17th March 2021 the Council notified us that both markets could reopen from 17th April 2021, following the opening of all non-essential shops on 12th April. Today (April 10th) we have been advised that both are markets are now permanently closed with immediate effect.
We have loved bringing fresh produce, delicious delicacies and specialist treats to the residents of Hammersmith & Fulham. We have always welcomed the opportunity to give back to the local community through donations to the Friends of Bishops Park, providing free charity stalls and supporting community initiatives. We are proud of supporting a wealth of small businesses, giving our lovely traders the opportunity to make a living, but most of all our entire team has loved serving the residents of our local community.
We would now like to get the Council to reverse this decision. We tried our very best back in January to get the Council to reconsider their decision and despite all the letters from residents and the efforts of both local Councillors and Andy Slaughter MP the Council remained deaf to public opinion. We would now like to take legal action and instruct Robert Griffiths QC to act on our behalf. If you would like to see your markets return we would be really grateful for any donations you feel able to give.
Thank you to our traders for being a great team and a big thank you to our lovely customers for all your support ..... we really hope to be back soon.
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- 3 years ago
Ross Spurrier
3 years agoJust 4 more sleeps until we are back up and running in Fulham, if you're trying to stick to a healthy January tuck into one of Dorothy's delicious salads or maybe treat yourself to some fresh sushi ...... Walham Green Farmers Market opens Sunday 30th January 10am-3pm .... see you there!
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- 3 years ago
Ross Spurrier
3 years agoJust 7 more sleeps to go ..... It may not be Bishop's Park but it's just a short walk away to St John's Walham Green Primary School were we will be reopening our fabulous Farmers Market next Sunday. Remember that magnificent meat from March House Farm, all that fabulous fruit & veg from Ted's Veg and not forgetting the best bread and croissants from Olivier's ..... well they'll all be back and can't wait to see you all again! (10am-3pm, Munster Road entrance)
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- 3 years ago
Ross Spurrier
3 years agoFasten your seatbelts Fulham, RMS Markets are back in town! We are delighted to let you all know that we will be reopening our Sunday Farmers Market on 30th January at St John's Walham Green CE Primary School. We will be open from 10am-3pm every Sunday (Munster Road entrance). We are still pursuing our dispute with the Council and hope to relocate this market back to Bishop's Park just as soon as we are allowed to. Thank you all for your continued support ..... just 13 more sleeps to go!
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126
Enrico
May 21, 2021
Will the council explain why they want to stop the market? Traders didn't suffer enough this year, they need to accept all the caprice from the council?
£40.00
Anonymous
May 20, 2021
£200.00
Anonymous
May 9, 2021
£20.00
Frances Gardiner
May 5, 2021
What are H & F thinking? Closing down these very popular markets just when everything is opening up again, cases are right down, summer is coming and outdoor events are considered safe. Please open!
£20.00
Neil Dickins
May 3, 2021
H&F council - always been a supporter .... this ally is asking you to pleeeeeaaaaase - Bring back Ravenscourt Park Food Market!
£40.00
Pyala Kebab Roll
Apr 22, 2021
Cannot wait to start grilling our kebab rolls
Waqas
Apr 22, 2021
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