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To: Andrew Hayes, Manager of Bury Markets
Ramsbottom Needs Vintage
We are calling on you to allow Manchester Vintage a license to hold a monthly vintage fair in Ramsbottom rather than restricting us to just one annual event.
Your decision goes against what the public, local businesses and vintage lovers want.
Your decision goes against what the public, local businesses and vintage lovers want.
Why is this important?
On the basis of a rule from the 1500s, 'Bury Markets' management has the power to decide on whether to allow any trading which is made up of more than 4 stalls in the whole local area.
Bury Markets' manager Andrew Hayes has refused to allow Manchester Vintage a license to hold a monthly fair in Ramsbottom despite the fact that this has the support of the public, local businesses and even local councillors. We're not the only ones, many other local events and traders have also been turned down for licenses. We have even been told we have no right of appeal.
The argument seems to be that these are the rules and that it could affect Bury Market local traders but our event would be on a Sunday when the market is closed and we don't sell the same products. We'd also be paying 'Bury Markets' for a license so bringing them an income.
A monthly vintage fair would be an event for local people to enjoy and would support the local economy. Over 800 people enjoyed our first event and we want to continue. Please sign and share the petition urge Bury Markets to change their decision.
Watch our video to see the Vintage Fair in action.
http://youtu.be/7_jKNSm0FrE
Bury Markets' manager Andrew Hayes has refused to allow Manchester Vintage a license to hold a monthly fair in Ramsbottom despite the fact that this has the support of the public, local businesses and even local councillors. We're not the only ones, many other local events and traders have also been turned down for licenses. We have even been told we have no right of appeal.
The argument seems to be that these are the rules and that it could affect Bury Market local traders but our event would be on a Sunday when the market is closed and we don't sell the same products. We'd also be paying 'Bury Markets' for a license so bringing them an income.
A monthly vintage fair would be an event for local people to enjoy and would support the local economy. Over 800 people enjoyed our first event and we want to continue. Please sign and share the petition urge Bury Markets to change their decision.
Watch our video to see the Vintage Fair in action.
http://youtu.be/7_jKNSm0FrE
