Yorkshire Markets and Events

10/03/2024

Join us here at Howden Shire Hall till 3pm today with a wonderful variety of local makers, traders, crafters and bakers.

We are snuggly and warm inside and it’s free entry, disabled friendly and doggies are welcome too.

Happy Mothers Day ❤️

Special thanks to Melts and More and Debbie Sutcliffe-Ward for manning the shop today ❤️ you ladies rock !!

19/02/2024

We’ve had a fantastic response to our online marketplace with lots of our own traders expressing an interest in becoming a listed trader on our platform.

So now we thought we should open up the process to all

We’re in the development process, so now is the time to secure your spot on the marketplace so you can easily start selling your products online when we launch.

- Sell your own products online
- Free marketing included
- No commission to pay
- £40 per month flat fee
- No hidden costs

Places are limited, so to secure your spot we’re asking for a £40 deposit which will act as your first month’s fee when we go live.

If you’d like to reserve your spot, just send an email with the title “I’M IN“ to [email protected] and we’ll send you an invoice for the £40 deposit.

Once the deposit is paid, we will be in touch with the next steps.

Be part of something great, affordable and super easy to use - and get your business to the next level.

Little Hummingbird Events - supporting independents ❤️

10/02/2024

Supporting small businesses is what we love to do. Take a look at this talented lady who supports all we do ⬇️

Melts and More have been extremely quiet throughout January but behind the scenes, we have been so busy!
My 1st offer of the year is my new Mood fragrances, to help you relax after a busy day. 🧘‍♀️🛀🥂
Choose from Delight, Refresh, Energise, Bliss, Comforting or Serene - there's bound to be a perfect fragrance for you. These are packaged in my recycleable clamshell packaging, all decompostable to help with my ethos of being as environmentally friendly as I can be.
SPECIAL OFFER - £3.50 each clamshell bar or 3 for £9 or all 6 fragrances for £16.
Postage available from an extra £3.00.
Why not treat yourselves or a loved one? Go on, it's nearly Valentines 💝

10/02/2024

We are getting really excited to bring our makers and craft event back to Howden Shire Hall this year - starting in March.

We are however trying to add to our offering this year with an element of vintage, pre loved or anything with an older more collectible feel to it.

The venue we use is all on one level, easy to access and very well located in the beautiful town of Howden. Howden Town Council do a maegellous job of supporting our events on Visit Howden. As do the lovely people of the group Events: Howden & Surrounding Areas

Our events are only good because YOU make them so. And we thank you for your support as we took over this little company last year.

We are therefore asking for your help in locating a mixture of trader types from makers and bakers to collectibles and vintage and beyond.

Interested parties should speak to our local brand ambassador Jannine Jackson of Melts and More or Winnie Porter of Yorkshire Hummingbird for more info.

Alternatively you may email on directly :-
📧 [email protected]

27/01/2024

Thrilled to announce we are taking over the running of The Courtyard Markets and working in collaboration with Thoresby Park and their team to enhance this site wide offer.

With free entry to all of our events and on site parking here at just £3, it’s the ideal place to spend the day outdoors with the family.

I’d be very grateful if my friends could copy the link below and share on their pages. I’m really trying to raise the profile of this event to show that a new event company is now running the show and that it will get bigger and better with every passing event ❤️

Nestled among 150 acres of parkland, woodland, and gardens, Thoresby Park offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Explore acres of beauty spots and parklands perfect for relaxing walks and picnics.

24/01/2024

We are pleased to announce the dates for our events this year at Howden Shire Hall in the lovely town square.

We welcome you to trade with us, visit with us, shop small and local and just generally come for a browse and say hello.

We love our events here - everyone is so helpful, friendly and supportive of small independent businesses.

This year we are especially looking for vintage, time worn, collectibles and antiques to mix with our existing offer, so if you or someone you know, fit the bill we would love to hear from you or them. Tag 🏷️ anyone you think may wish to join us.

As always bookings can be made via our web form using the link below ⬇️

https://www.littlehummingbirdevents.co.uk/trade-with-us

24/01/2024

Happy New Year – www.visithowden.co.uk is now live!

This is a great way to learn about all things local and has been built by Howden Town Council

We will soon be listing all of our events for the area on this website but why not take a little look around it now to see if there is anything new to know!

Watch out for our new poster of events coming soon !

Medieval meets modern in the beautiful town of Howden in East Yorkshire. A vibrant community with plenty to see and do, Howden’s cobbled streets are quite unlike anywhere else.

17/01/2024

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT !!!

Our passion for helping small independent business knows no bounds these days and after the success of The Hummingbird Collective our plans to take this a step further have been fast forwarded to RIGHT NOW!

Passionate about getting small businesses noticed and helping them reach target audiences, we are working in-house with a branding and design management company to deliver an "online marketplace" where people wanting to shop small and support small independents, makers, artists and more, can visit and purchase online wherever they are located in the UK.

Now, more than ever the consumer is looking for something different, often handmade, unique, and bought from a real life person - that's you, with your incredible talent or small business.

If we had to describe this platform to anything else on the market right now, to give you an idea of what it is etc, we would say it is 'similar' to an Etsy/Shopify type product where you are given a place to sell your makes/products however, the comparison ends there.

Being able to sell your own products online is often the next step for most small businesses. BUT having a website built for you can be expensive - and once built you have the onerous task of updating, servicing and maintenance to ensure it constantly looks good. Quite often you are lost, confused or just technically challenged (like our founder lol) and your web ends up being left to gather dust and a total waste of money, time and effort. We realise that small businesses can easily fall into the trap of having a website built for them and then find themselves "left" not knowing what to do with it, how to update it or manage it etc.

The world is full of websites promoting small independent businesses like yours and why be set adrift in a sea of other websites just like yours with nothing to make you stand out or get noticed, when you can join a collective platform which is going to be nationwide.

By joining our Collective Online Marketplace you will be given access to your own website with no commissions, free marketing, guidance and support - all included for a monthly affordable fee.

To find out more, simply hit the link below and complete the quick enquiry form:

https://wkf.ms/3ShiFHZ

This incentive is open to all small independent businesses, no matter what your size, location or genre. All are welcome.

11/01/2024

Remember guys - whilst we are spreading our wings into new locations in the East of Yorkshire we are already very established in a few other corners of the UK lol

We have a varied offering of smaller local events, medium sized inside and outside events as well as some gorgeous indoor sites.

We are very lucky to work with some of the clients we have - not to mention the traders who support us.

We have worked very hard over the years to build a trader base with true authenticity, talent and craftsmanship - we know lucky we are and we love to bring you events which showcase them in their best light.

To join our trader family - get in touch asap

01/01/2024

Here at Little Hummingbird Events 2023 saw us take over the reigns of Yorkshire Markets and Events from our friend Clare and join the brand into our existing company.

We are extremely grateful to Howden Town Council Howden Shire Hall. Howden Business Directory and Events: Howden & Surrounding Areas for helping us along the way - and of course the locals who have been fabulous.

As a small home grown events company we are always on the lookout for new talent to join our ever growing trader team and family.

We are moving into other parts of the North Yorkshire & East Yorkshire area with our artisan maker offering and will have some new projects to launch at our current sites in those areas also - so watch this space !

We pride ourselves on locating new venues, sites and beautiful places to work as well as ensuring that our traders are looked after before, during and after our events. We work hard to ensure that all involved have sufficient info, know where to go, what to do on arrival, what facilities are at site, where to park and whose who etc …

All of our Ground Team are easily identifiable with lanyards, high viz vests and Walkie talkies and are available to assist when needed.

We have many traders in our family who have certain vulnerabilities and issues - all of which are catered for confidentially and we therefore take the time to get know what each person needs and why, how we can make the transition easier and above all that they enjoy a good day of trading with good communication and support.

We also love to welcome newcomers and complete novice and 1st timers to the team. We understand that making the jump from maker-creator to seller at a market can be daunting so we ensure a “buddy pro” is trading next to you so that they may show you the ropes and be on hand for any queries.

We like to learn about YOU and your products to understand what type of event and site will suit your style or makes.

There is so much to tell you that we encourage you to read our FAQs which can be found under our “Trade With Us” section on our website. Please see link below ⬇️

https://www.littlehummingbirdevents.co.uk/trade-with-us

So from Nicola & The Team
- stay safe, stay well and we hope to see you in this brand new trading year of 2024 ❤️

We're always looking for small businesses and traders to work with at our local artisan, and craft markets. Whether you're a seasoned trader, or new to trading we would love to hear from you. We have regaular events all over the South Yorkshire area so If you'd like to join us, get in touch.

01/01/2024

23/12/2023

As we close the doors for a short break over the festivities we would like to specifically thank the people of Howden Town Council Howden Shire Hall Events: Howden & Surrounding Areas Howden Business Directory for their support this year as we joined the local community to support small independent businesses and provide platforms for them to trade and work together.

You have been friendly, informative and knowledgable and we couldn’t have done it without you.

We have already published our full calendar of events for next year and hope to see you visiting us soon. Get some of the dates in your diary. We work all over Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and ROW!!

Watch this space for news 👀

08/12/2023

Thank you Howden Shire Hall Howden Town Council and all the HOWDEN CHRISTMAS MARKET visitors for a lovely evening last night. Whilst the weather did stop play outside it didn’t spoil you coming out to support local businesses. Thank you for that - our traders and us appreciate it - A LOT ❤️

07/12/2023

Supporting local independent business is what we do best. Make a difference this Christmas and shop local and shop small. Every single small business will appreciate you.

Find us upstairs Howden Shire Hall. The Howden Town Council have organised the rides, the food etc. Reindeer’s are grazing outside in the market place. The Howden Minster is full of pretty stalls and Santa’s Grotto. It’s an evening of family fun. Join us till 8pm

07/12/2023

TRADERS don’t panic you’re names are on a list that the council have to let you have special access to unload 😆

07/12/2023

It’s today !!! Join us today for a spectacular night market event in Howden - this annual event is sure to draw a crowd so wrap up warm and come early. The main part of the town is closed to vehicles giving way to rides, stalls, food and drink. It’s a full family event not to be missed 🎄

06/12/2023

Just 1 more sleep until the Howden Town Council Christmas Market which takes place centrally in the Market Place.

This is a fantastic local annual event and we are joining in for the 1st time with our Little Hummingbird Events upstairs inside Howden Shire Hall celebrating local small independent businesses.

Come and join the festivities from 4pm-8pm

19/11/2023

A fabulous selection of local traders, makers and creators - keep it local. Buy local Howden Shire Halls penultimate event of the year ❤️

19/11/2023

Join us today at Howden Shire Hall for a double dose of maker and creator goodness.

Based over 2 floors for the first time at this fabulous local venue - you’ll find an array of talented folk ready to show you some amazing gift ideas that you won’t find on the high street.

Come down from 10-3pm and support your locals finest - they really do appreciate it ❤️

03/11/2023

So the rest of our year looks a little like this 😆

New trader enquiries from all walks of artisan life are welcome 🙏

01/11/2023

NEW STYLE EVENT
NEW PROJECTS
NEW YEAR - NEW GOALS

As we start to fill or schedule of events with bookings for 2024, we are on the hunt for some new style traders to support a brand new style of event offering which will bring together the following types of seller in the most beautiful settings :-

Makers, Vintage, handmade, creators, timeworn, period chic, artisans, French styling, pre loved,
Antiques, home interiors, restored, collectibles, jewellery & more …

If you think you fit the bill then please do get in touch by email, quoting the word “vintage 2024” in the title.

📧[email protected]

01/11/2023

We just want to say that, whilst we have only been working within this community for 3-4 months at Howden Shire Hall we are totally in love with the area, the people, the location and the whole ethos that the town get behind local, small and independent business. ❤️

Whilst it may not be one of our busiest sites it’s by far one of the prettiest with the nicest assortment of clientele and talented creatives alike. We love coming here ❤️

Local businesses and the council have also embraced our work within the community and this has made our job so much easier. Badger & Bean and Ginger’s Ice Cream Parlour have been a terrific support to us also.

Our next event at Howden in November will be almost double the size of the regular events we host there as we utilise the upstairs and downstairs of Howden Shire Hall. The Christmas Shopping event ran by the council is also a sell out with road closures meaning a full festive effect on the town centre with a fabulous assortment of festive fun for all the family.

To join our trade team and become part of the fixtures and fittings at Howden simply drop us a line. We also work with Burton Constable Hall which is another stunning site and have some new locations up our sleeve for the coming year.

📧 [email protected]

Or chat to a local ambassador ⬇️
Jannine Jackson - Melts and More
Artfoxe - rose.

29/10/2023

Few snaps from todays market at Howden Shire Hall - we had an amazing amount of talent in the room - it was an impressive bunch. To be part of this incredible team next year please apply asap by email 📧 [email protected].

Or speak to a local ambassador for more info from a “real life” perspective - Melts and More and Artfoxe will be happy to help ❤️

19/10/2023

Lovely mention in Our Goole
Please share with locals ❤️