HANDSWORTH COMMUNITY MARKET

Usha and Daisy Khera (above) selling their produce at their stall.

Local entrepreneur and community activist Abi (second left in photo) started Handsworth Community Market because, having retired, she wanted to ‘give something back’ to her community.

The last one took place in Laurel Road Sports Centre on Saturday 7 October 2017, and featured local people showcasing local skills and talents, displaying products and promoting services available to the public. Those included organic vegetables, bakery (including gluten-free cakes), health and wellbeing products, cultural arts and crafts and various community services. The event was free to enter and it was good to see that it was well attended.

There are no firm plans for a regular event, however if you would like to participate in a future market, please contact Abi on 07757612788, or email her at: abicommunitymarkets@gmail.com