The Market

11/11/2021

10/11/2021

Who else was absolutely loving the balloon stacks at the entrance, and the amazing rainbow over The Whitchurch Party Co. ‘s play area?!
We loved them; a huge thank you to Lorna from Dotty Dot Balloon Shop for setting these up. Such a fantastic display! 😍

10/11/2021

Here was the fabulous final line up that you met at The Market’s Pilot Event.

Thank you so much to everyone who came down to support these fantastic small businesses. Hope you had fun, we did!!

07/11/2021

Still time to pop down to The Market and meet some of this lovely lot! 👋

07/11/2021

Face Monster are super popular at The Market!!

07/11/2021

👀Look at this gorgeous thing!👀
No, not Pete … the balloon stack!!

Big shout out to Dotty Dot Balloon Shop for making our entrance stand out!!
Contact Lorna for all your ballooning needs- she is super friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with! 🙌

07/11/2021

Ertsul - Sustainable Jewellery are at The Market! Sadly one of our stands had to step down last minute, so come down and see the gorgeous rings made from recycled silver that Charlie makes!
See you soon!

Big love to

07/11/2021

Unfortunately our pottery plans went to pot (pun totally intended 🙄😉)
So a HUGE shoutout to Sarah from Face Monster FACE PAINTING for stepping in last minute!

Pop down and get painted!!

Ps get well soon Tink & Brellie Pottery Painting

07/11/2021

It’s Market day!

Come down for a cheeky

07/11/2021

The big sister brand of Bodhi and the Whale, this gorgeous collection of homewares and soft furnishings really has something for everyone.
Emily has plenty of cosy autumnal offerings to share with you at The Market today, make sure you stop by and say hi!

06/11/2021

Really excited to have Bodhi & the Whale at The Market tomorrow!

This new company, who are just a couple of months old are committed to reducing plastic waste; all of their beautiful eco-friendly bags are 100% cotton and are hand dyed at home. Emily is also bringing some of her gorgeous handmade ceramic baubles… well it is nearly Christmas 😉

06/11/2021

Better bring your ski legs and A-game tomorrow, because Act or Accept are joining us, and they’re setting a challenge on their Ski Erg (skiing simulator machine type thing) for you to get involved with!

It’s also a great opportunity to chat to Sam about his Personal Training services, or maybe sign up to one of the boot camps he runs throughout the week. Make sure you say hi, 1980s onesies optional..! 👍

06/11/2021

The Market at Testbourne Community School is this Sunday from 10am-3pm, and features all of these wonderful small businesses.

Along with great food, drink and craft stalls, there is a play area for little ones by The Whitchurch Party Co.* and Tink & Brellie Pottery Painting are there if you want to get creative!

Please pop down and show your love for local!

*£3 entry per little one

05/11/2021

Hands up if you love gin?! 🖐😍
Yes, us too! So we’re delighted to have The River Test Distillery at The Market this Sunday!
Distilled on the River Test just around the corner from Whitchurch in Longparish, these small batch gins are the perfect tipple! Chose from their award-winning London Dry, or special edition Chalkstream Gold, either way you won’t be disappointed!

05/11/2021

If you’ve been trying to find beautiful clothes for babies or young children, then Cheeky Olive Boutique is your answer.
Lorna makes gorgeous clothes with fun fabrics, and they’re great quality too! There’s plenty to chose from- leggings, rompers, hats to name a few, and any item can be personalised too!

04/11/2021

If you’re feeling peckish, make sure you pop by at The Market and get your hands on some of their delicious pies! There’s a great range to suit all tastes, all of which are locally sourced by this lovely little family run business based in nearby Hurstbourne Tarrant.
Noelle and Graham will also host a table with plenty of locally sourced deli options including cheeses, olive oils and assorted charcuterie to name a few. But don’t leave it too late 😉

04/11/2021

Have you seen our posters around ?!
Thank you to all of the lovely local businesses who have displayed these in their shopfronts!

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04/11/2021

Looking for something special for your four legged friend?
Pop by to see Jess from House Of Ginger and take a look at her fabulous range of handmade doggy bandanas, bow ties and blankets, perfect for pooches to snuggle under now the weather has really turned!

02/11/2021

Looking for something a little different, perhaps as a treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a friend? Then Holly has you covered! With a great eye for detail, Holly provides personalised and stock designs for children and adults, and will have a range of options available at The Market. We are particular fans of her ‘may your coffee be stronger than your toddler’ print…. Seems relevant currently!
Holly P's Personalised Posters

01/11/2021

Bit late posting today (-probably because I didn’t pop into Kudos Coffee for my usual latte this morning 😉)…. nonetheless we are excited for the Kudos team to join us at The Market! Make sure you pop down to Testbourne School this Sunday morning for your caffeine fix, and a look around our fabulous stalls!

30/10/2021

Craftshed Candles are joining us at The Market, and they have some seriously scrummy candles to share with you!
Hand poured here in Hampshire, there’s plenty of gorgeous scents to choose from, including Bakewell Tart, Very Berry and Warm Woollen Blanket which sound just perfect for Autumn!

28/10/2021

Looking for gorgeous, unique or quirky earrings? Then make sure you pay Belle from Amabella_designs a visit at The Market- she’ll have a range of her polymer clay and beaded earrings with her if you’re looking for lovely gifts or maybe even something new for you!
This talented lady also has fun beaded bracelets and necklaces for you to take a peek at too!

The Market, 7 November 10-3 Dance Studio

27/10/2021

Making their debut at The Market is a brand new range of natural, ethical haircare inspired by the success of practices and techniques learned, honed and perfected in the salon. 'Karma, Natural Ethical Vegan Haircare' is brought to you by Howard at Karma Organic, Vegan & Natural Artisan Hairdressing and aims to provide a balance between beauty and ethical practices, ensuring that concerns of our health, wellness and our environment are always considered.

Howard is a holistic artisan hairstylist, who has had great success bringing a natural, ethical approach to haircare from his fabulous hair studio in Whitchurch. His guests receive quality hairstyling, colouring and extensions in addition to his signature complementary treatments that make his clients feel revived, rejuvenated and ready to take on the rest of the day.

We are so excited to be the first to host this exciting new range, come and be one of the first to try it- you won’t be disappointed!

26/10/2021

antscockys are bringing their super fresh and fun cocktails to The Market, and we can’t wait!

Ant and Max offer freshly mixed delicious classics (eg blue lagoon), fun new flavours (cherry bakewell) and modern must-haves (pornstar martinis) to name a few.
There’s seasonal specials (pumpkin spiced espresso martini) and gorgeous garnishes too.
They’re all freshly mixed, local delivery is free and the boys offer fantastic customer service*.

Come and say hi to them at The Market, 7 November 10-3 @ Testbourne School Dance Studio

*wouldn’t be diligent of us to not test them out beforehand, right?! 😉

25/10/2021

Who else thinks it’s a shame to put their empty (but oh so pretty) spirit bottles straight into the recycling?

Well, Julie from Juniper Creations has a lovely little business up-cycling empty bottles into beautiful, and really quite useful things! From side table lights, to soap dispensers - give her a bottle of Bombay and let her create something gorgeous!

And it gets better… 20% of her profit goes direct to military charity The Not Forgotten

Come and say hi to her at The Market… 7 November at Testbourne School

22/10/2021

Awesome foursome 🙌 and many more amazing local stalls…
Sunday 7 November, The Dance Studio at Testbourne School, 10am-3pm

Tink & Brellie Pottery Painting
Handmade By Heather Melanie’s cards
Knit My Name

21/10/2021

Tis the season to start buying cards by the bucket load. And for that, we have you covered!
Melanie’s cards are coming to The Market with a fabulous selection of beautiful cards, all of which are made in Britain.
And it’s not just cards.. Melanie has advent calendars, notebooks, stationery and more to share with you!

20/10/2021

If you’ve not checked out Heather’s beautiful silver jewellery yet, you should!
… And you can at The Market! We are thrilled that Handmade By Heather will be bringing a selection of her gorgeous necklaces, bracelets and earrings along on November 7th to Testbourne Community School

All of the products are lovingly handmade, and inspiration is taken from nature making each one unique.
What a perfect gift, or simply to spoil yourself!

19/10/2021

P O P Q U I Z . . . .
Q. What’s better than a gorgeously soft and snuggly hand-knitted cardi for your little person??
A. A personalised one!

Our lovely friends at Knit My Name have you covered! Nic and Karen bring you a beautiful range of knits for you to chose from, plus cute denim jackets and they’ve recently added some super cool Christmas stockings to the range. All come with a range of options for personalisation, which the lovely ladies are always happy to offer advice on colourways and designs - you won’t be disappointed!

PS - they’re also very handy when you can’t remember your kids name because the little darlings have kept you up all night and you don’t know which day of the week it is! 😉🙌😊

7 November 10am-3pm
Testbourne Community School

18/10/2021

Come and chat to our small businesses and hear their stories. Or just buy some of their stuff…
Your choice 😊

7 November 10am-3pm

17/10/2021

Our Instagram page is now live!
We’d love a cheeky follow 😉

16/10/2021

We are super excited to be welcoming Tink & Brellie Pottery Painting to The Market at Testbourne Community School!
The utterly delightful Debbie will be on hand if you’re wanting the kids to get creative!

Not only do they have a fabulous studio in nearby Hurstbourne Tarrant which is open Wednesday- Saturday, but you can book your painting party with them too! And if you’re stuck for a present for that ‘tricky to buy for’ person (we all know a few 😉), they have digital gift vouchers too!

Check out their website for more info - www.tinkandbrelliepotterypainting.co.uk

16/10/2021