- The event is open from 10am - 3pm to the public.
- Traders can arrive from 8:30am.
- Tables are provided for those inside.
- If you are outside you are required to bring your own gazebo.
Unloading info
Timings:
The event will open to the public at 10am and traders will begin packing down at around 3pm.
Unloading inside will begin at 8:30am. Hot Food traders can begin setting up at 8am outside. People will not be able to pack up until the event is finished at 3pm unless they have prior agreement from myself.
Directions
Follow directions to The Subscription Rooms. The address is The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9voFFQW2iKkVdLBu7
If you are in the outdoor food court
You will be unloading directly onto the venue's forecourt at the front of the building. If you are arriving by vehicle please drive along George Street (it's one way so you can only drive up it one way!) and when you see the venue on your left turn left down Kendrick Street (please ignore any no entry signs as this doesn't apply until you get past the Subscription Rooms). On Kendrick Street you will see unloading bays which you will be able to use to unload all your equipment.
It is unloading only in this bay. Once you have unloaded please get back into your vehicle to park it elsewhere. You mustn't start setting up your stall until you have moved.
If you are inside the venue
You will be unloading through the venue's stage door at the rear of the venue. If you are unloading by car please drive along George Street (it's one way so you can only drive up it one way!) and when you see the venue on your left turn left down Kendrick Street (please ignore any no entry signs as this doesn't apply until you get past the Subscription Rooms. You are able to drive down here to get to the back of the venue). Drive alongside the venue and turn left again down a small lane which runs parallel to the back of the venue. Pull as far forward as you can to the stage door and begin unloading!
It is unloading only in this bay. Once you have unloaded please get back into your vehicle to park it elsewhere. You mustn't start setting up your stall until you have moved your car.
Parking:
Alternatively, if you don't want to pay for parking and don't mind a short walk you could park at Tesco. Postcode for Tesco is GL5 4AG.
If you need to gain access to the venue before 10am please enter through the stage door (at the back of the venue).The front doors of the venue will be closed until 10am.
Your pitch
Tables:
The venue are providing tables for traders in the Main Ballroom. These will be set out in advance of the event. They are 6ft x 2ft. Anyone trading on the Forecourt must bring their own setup including gazebo.
Please ensure you have a table cover and you check the security of the table legs before setting up, no responsibility can be taken for tables collapsing.
You are not permitted to fix anything onto the venue walls. Pull up banners are allowed.
Electricity
Electricity will only be provided to those who booked in advance of the event. If you have booked electricity please bring extension cables with you and ensure that all your equipment is PAT tested. The sockets in the venue are standard 13amp domestic plugs. The two sockets outside are 16amp. No gas inside.
Wifi There is wifi for this event which will be confirmed on the day.
Waste Please take all of your waste with you as per our terms and conditions. We are unable to accommodate your waste.
Pack up
- The event finishes at 3pm.
- Strictly no packing away before 3pm as this could become a safety issue with patrons still at the event
Health & Safety
Please make sure you have all your correct documentation with you in case Environmental Health officers turn up and ask to see it.
What to bring:
- A copy of your public liability insurance.
- A completed risk assessment
- Hand sanitiser for yourself and for customers if they are handling your products.
If you are serving food:
- A copy of your Food Safety Certificate
- Allergen information and risk assessment (including fire assessment if cooking)
- Appropriate sneeze guards covering your food
- Way of cleaning your hands before you touch food
- A cover or matting to cover the venue floor so there are no food spillages/stains (if you damage the venue floor and you will be liable for any damages)
All traders must have the above. If you do not have these you will not be able to trade on the day.
Verbal/Physical Abuse
Please note that any verbal or physical abuse towards other stallholders, members of the public, caretakers or management will not be tolerated. Any stall holder exhibiting such behaviour will be asked to leave immediately and all future events booked in with us will be immediately cancelled.
Fire Procedures
Please familiarise yourself with the Fire Procedure in the venue, maps are located by the fire doors
Contact
Feel free to contact Daisy on the details below if you have any questions.
