Application to trade 2024

APPLICATION TO TRADE IN 2025
BEFORE APPLYING AND SUBMITTING THIS FORM please confirm that:*

You have visited the market to see the environment in which the event operates, the market layout and range and quality of products currently availableYou have read the Criteria & Guidelines (Trade with Us page)You have read our TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Trade with Us page)You have read the Trader FAQs (Trade with Us page)You have read the pitch information below
PITCH INFORMATION

Full Pitch Information can be found on our Criteria and Guidelines page and in our Trader FAQs
Suitcase sale

Pitches are MAXIMUM 1m x 1m and INCLUDE a table measuring approx 80cm square. Traders may bring their own garden parasol or similar (approx 1m wide) if they require cover - this cover must be easily collapsible and removable. Gazebos are not permitted and there is no electric supply available.

Designer/Maker

A pitch is UNDER OUR COVER and can accommodate a standard 1.8m x 0.75m trestle table. There is no electricity provided at these pitches

Food Producer

A pitch is UNDER OUR COVER and can accommodate a standard 1.8m x 0.75m trestle table. There is no electricity provided at these pitches

Drink Producer (including alcohol off-sales)

A pitch is UNDER OUR COVER and can accommodate a standard 1.8m x 0.75m trestle table. There is no electricity provided at these pitches

Flea market

A pitch is approx 3m wide x 4.3m deep. This is an open-air market so traders should bring their own gazebo - no larger than 3m x 3m - if they require cover for their stall. Traders wishing to bring a larger cover must obtain special permission from the Market Team. There is no electricity provided at these pitches.

Homes & Gardens

A pitch is approx 3m wide x 4.3m deep. This is an open-air market so traders should bring their own gazebo - no larger than 3m x 3m - if they require cover for their stall. Traders wishing to bring a larger cover must obtain special permission from the Market Team. There is no electricity provided at these pitches

Drinks (coffee vans, alcohol on-sales)

Pitches are approx 3m x 3m. Please note that we do not allow generators on site and there is a limited supply of electric available - please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.

Street Food

Pitches are 3m x 3m and you MUST bring your own gazebo cover. Please note that we do not allow generators on site and there is a limited supply of electric available - please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Please select which type of pitch you are applying for. Please note pitch fees will be updated for the November and December markets.*

SUITCASE under 26 years old £16.50SUITCASE £28DESIGNER/MAKER £66JUSTICE LANE/WESTWAY £55FOOD PRODUCER £66FLEA MARKET £72HOMES & GARDENS £72DRINK PRODUCER inc.alcohol off-sales £71.50DRINKS coffee vans, alcohol on-sales £95STREET FOOD £205I HAVE MY OWN GAZEBO AND WEIGHTS (if required)
YOUR DETAILS
Your name
Your address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

TownState / Province

Post Code
Phone number*
E-mail*
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BUSINESS NAME*
BUSINESS ADDRESS*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

TownCounty

Post Code
Please state your Local Authority*
YOUR PRODUCT

What would you like to sell? This is your opportunity to tell us how your products meet our criteria, please include details on production, quality, innovation, ethics & sustainability, supply chain and a price guide
Image of your product: You may supply up to 5 images. Images larger then 1MB WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please resize if necessary*

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Website (or Facebook business page)
Instagram (business page only)
Marketplace if applicable (Etsy, NOTHS etc)
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

We cannot allow you to trade without Public Liability Insurance of minimum £5 million. Please select option (1) OR option (2) below.
Your Public Liability Insurance provision:*

(1) I have my own Public Liability Insurance cover of minimum £5 million and my policy summary document is attached below.(2) I wish to purchase PLI cover from The Frome Independent at a cost of £6 per market. This is for SUITCASE and FIRST-TIME traders only. This is Public Liability cover ONLY and does not provide insurance for your stock or any staff you may employ on market day.
Please upload a copy of your valid policy summary document

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State the EXPIRY DATE of your Public Liability Insurance cover. You MUST bring your policy documentation with you to each market you attend.
FOOD SAFETY

Traders wishing to sell food/drink produce or hot food/drink on market day must read the relevant section on the Terms & Conditions before applying.
Declare the name of the local authority you are registered with as a food business
Upload a copy of your valid Food Hygiene document

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HOT food/drink traders: Upload a copy of your valid Gas Safety Certificate (if applicable). WE DO NOT ALLOW TRADERS TO USE CAMPING GAS OR OTHER SIMILAR DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT.

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HOT food/drink traders: Upload a copy of your valid PAT certificate (if applicable). WE DO NOT ALLOW TRADERS TO USE DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT.

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EXTRA REQUESTS
Table hire £10 (Designer/Maker ONLY)Electricity hook-up £11 (Street Food/drink traders ONLY)
If you require ELECTRICITY, list the relevant equipment and STATE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF KILOWATTS for each piece of equipment (Please write N/A if not required, thanks)*
MARKET DATES

Which markets do you wish to be considered for?
All markets in 2025 (OR SELECT FROM BELOW)Sunday 2nd March 2025Sunday 6th April 2025Sunday 4th May 2025Sunday 1st June 2025Sunday 6th July 2025Sunday 3rd August 2025Sunday 7th September 2025Sunday 5th October 2025Sunday 2nd November 2025Sunday 7th December 2025
MARKET DIRECTORY

Traders who have a pitch at a market will also have an entry in the online Market Directory
Please provide a short description of your business that can be used for your Market Directory entry (max 30 words)*
YOUR LOGO if you have one .JPEG or .PNG files ONLY. If you send a .PDF document file it will not be accepted.

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I give permission for The Frome Independent to use the image(s) included in this application or from my website to include in the Market Directory or for other marketing purposes.
CHECKLIST / TERMS & CONDITIONS
CHECKLIST *

I have uploaded my Public Liability cover documentation and stated the expiry dateI have declared which local authority I am registered with as a food businessI understand that submitting this form means that the information I have given will be securely stored in a database for use by The Frome Independent
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Your application will be assessed and we will get back to you to let you know if you have been successful and we can offer you a pitch. If we are unable to accommodate you, we will put you on the waiting list for the market(s) you have requested.
PLEASE CLICK ONCE ONLY TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WHEN YOUR FORM HAS BEEN SUBMITTED SUCCESSFULLY
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APPLICATION TO TRADE IN 2025

PITCH INFORMATION

YOUR DETAILS

YOUR PRODUCT

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

FOOD SAFETY

EXTRA REQUESTS

MARKET DATES

MARKET DIRECTORY

CHECKLIST / TERMS & CONDITIONS

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