TRADER INFO - LEFT BANK LEEDS

We're thrilled to have you join us as a trader at Midcentury Markets - Sheffield!

Please read through our Trader Info for event specific details and set up information.

This page is regularly updated to reflect current loading information. Please make sure you have read and understood the information, even if you have traded with us at this venue previously, as this may have changed.

ARRIVING AT LEFT BANK LEEDS

Address: Left Bank, Cardigan Road, Leeds, LS6 1LJ

For detailed directions and transport options, please check the location on Google Maps

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Please arrive via the top gate and follow the one way system for loading, shown with red arrows on the diagram below.

The yellow hatched box on the diagram is a 'keep clear' area. Please do not unload in this area in order to allow vehicles to exit the one way system.

You must not park, unload or block the community centres' car park at any time, shown below as red box on diagram.

LOADING

Please unload and move your vehicle as soon as you have unloaded. The unloading area becomes easily congested, so arrival times are staggered to help with the flow of traffic.

The fair manager will be on hand to help traders unload and move along to avoid congestion. You must not start setting up your stall until your vehicle has been moved to allow space for other traders to unload.

PARKING

Please note that parking isn’t available at the venue. No vehicles are to be left on site during the event. If you have a Blue Badge please contact us and we may be able to arrange a parking space for you depending on availability.

You must not park in the Community Centre car park, this land belongs to the venue next door and they have specifically requested for vehicles to not park here.

There is plenty of free on-street parking available near the venue.

SET UP TIMES

Arrival times are staggered at this venue to ease congestion.

8:00am - 18ft and 12ft pitches arrive

8:30am - 6x6ft pitches arrive

9:00am - 3x6ft pitches arrive

10:00am - Cut-off arrival time for traders. Anyone arriving after this will be refused entry, as it isn't enough time to set up before opening

11:00am - Doors open to customers

Please be fully set up and ready to trade by this time.

4:00pm - Event closes

6:00pm – Exit deadline
All traders must leave by 6:00pm. Late departures may incur a venue fine.

Please be ready by opening time and remain set up until closing. It’s really important that all stalls are fully set up before doors open and stay in place until the event ends. Early packing away affects the atmosphere for visitors and can make the fair feel less professional. It’s also essential for our risk assessment and insurance that the fair is fully ready before opening.

WHAT TO BRING

Table(s) and tablecloth

Cash float

Card machine

Flyers and business cards

Water and snacks!

Power bank

Extension lead

We strongly recommend that all traders bring a card machine. If you don’t have one, you may still be able to accept card payments using your phone. Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like any advice or guidance on taking payments without a card reader - we’re happy to help!

Access to power is not guaranteed and is subject to the venue’s discretion. If you require electricity, let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to position your stall near a socket. Please bring an extension lead, along with tape or matting to safely secure any cables. All electrical equipment must be PAT tested.

Only bring the products listed in your application form. Any additional or different items must be approved in advance by the Midcentury Markets team.

The following items are not permitted: clothing; real fur or taxidermy; items newer than the 1990s; or anything that could be considered offensive.

Refreshments are available for purchase at most of our events. If you prefer to bring your own lunch, please step outside the market area to eat. Many of our venues don’t allow outside food, and it also helps maintain a more professional appearance for customers.

TABLE HIRE

Left Bank Leeds offers table hire for £7.00. Please add this to your booking on Eventaly.

If you didn’t request a table when you applied but would now like to hire one, let us know as soon as possible so we can arrange it for you.

Table hire will be indicated on the floor plan with a star next to your pitch and will be ready upon your arrival. If you can’t find your table, or if there isn’t a star next to your name, please speak to the fair manager.

FLOOR PLAN

The floor plan will be sent out on Thursday or Friday before the event. It is not possible to send it out any sooner than this as we are often dealing with last minute cancellations and additions. The floor plan will be sent to the email address on your Eventaly profile. If you don’t receive the floor plan – don’t worry, our fair managers will be on hand with paper copies on the day to show you where to go. The floor plan is subject to change on the day. Traders cannot request specific locations – we rotate the floor plan in the interest of fairness for everyone.

FOOD/DRINKS SELLERS

Food and drink vendors are required to submit copies of their food hygiene certificate, public liability insurance, risk assessment and any other relevant documentation via email. Vendors who have not provided these documents in advance will not be permitted to trade on the day of the event. All stalls must clearly display allergen information.

PROMOTION

As always, the event has been heavily advertised but we always appreciate any extra promotion, particularly on social media. Please tag us in any posts that you share about the event and we will repost where possible.

You can use the Facebook event page to invite local friends and fans, and share photos of the items you will be bringing along!

Find us on Facebook @midcenturyvintagemarkets

And Instagram @midcenturymarkets

WI-FI ACCESS

The visitors' Wi-Fi password is leftbankleeds