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At TFH Gazebos, we have many years of experience supporting the UK market trade, both locally, and nationally. For the past year, we’re proud to be have been working alongside Hackney Council on the expansion of the popular Hoxton Street Market. Established in 1687, the market is a classic East End experience, and just a short stroll from trendy Shoreditch, renowned for its fashionable clubs and bars. The market has played a key role in building a strong local community and

As the UK is set to be hit by snow, strong winds and freezing temperatures this winter, it’s important that market traders and outdoor event organisers, especially in the lead up to Christmas, are fully prepared to embrace the colder weather. Even when snow does fall, it doesn’t necessarily mean an outdoor event is a write-off – with a bit of planning and preparation you can still have fun.. Here are our top tips for ensuring that bad weather doesn’t ruin the occasion. keep warm • Wr

Seasonal marketing is a fantastic way to keep generating interest in your brand from one holiday to the next. And October is no exception. Consumer spending in the UK on Halloween continues to rise, with more people buying into the event than ever before. It is now the third most popular festival behind Christmas and Easter, with Mintel forecasting that Britons will spend a record £320m celebrating the spooky occasion this year. 46% of consumers spent money on the event in 2016. More tha

Are you running a Christmas Santa's Grotto this year? With hundreds of grotto's now appearing across the UK, it is essential to put on a good show to attract as many visitors as possible. Here are some top tips to ensure your festive event runs like clockwork. A great gift One of the easiest things to do is make sure that you give a great toy as your gift from Santa. Whether you charge £10 for your grotto or £2, it’s important to give a gift that represents value for money. There are ple

The Essex Craft and Design Show is returning once more to Cressing Temple Barn this autumn. The two-day event, happening on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September, will be showcasing photography, ceramics, textiles, fine art, jewellery, glass and many other contemporary crafts. This will be its tenth year at Cressing, and therefore a great opportunity for artists, craft makers and designers to promote and sell their work to the public. For visitors, it is also a chance to visit the wo