Plumstead Community Market: Friendly learning space  

The Plumstead Community Market first began in 2019 as a monthly market and is organised by Art Plumstead and led by a group of volunteers.

The Plumstead Community Market is organised by Art Plumstead and led by a group of volunteers. (Image: Plumstead Community Market)

It takes place on Plumstead Common and offers a variety of stalls ranging from food and drink, ceramics and jewellery to cosmetics and wellbeing.

Alongside the stalls, the market also holds regular craft workshops aimed at “giving everyone a chance” to both showcase and enjoy art.

The classes include seasonal lantern making and Christmas decorations, with croquet and lino printing workshops in the line-up for future markets.

It takes place on Plumstead Common and offers a variety of stalls ranging from food and drink, ceramics and jewellery to cosmetics and wellbeing. (Image: Plumstead Community Market) Market volunteer, Anita said: “We hope to encourage the building of community by providing everyone the opportunity to partake in activities thus allowing them to control how much engagement they want.”

The event is aimed at creating a space where people can “partake as much as they want”, from stopping off for a cup of tea to taking part in a workshop to learn a new skill.

The event is aimed at creating a space where people can “partake as much as they want”. (Image: Plumstead Community Market)

Anita added: “They could for example simply choose to come along for a change of scenery and enjoy a cake, savouries, tea, coffee by themselves.

“Alternatively, they could start a conversation with someone seated at an adjoining table or with our friendly stall holders, or whilst enjoying engagement in the craft workshops if they want a bit more interaction with someone. We are an inclusive space, and everyone is welcome.”

The market takes place on the third Saturday of the month with the next market set to place on February 15.