The team that organise Kelham Isand’s ever-popular Peddler night market are set to launch a brand-new celebration of all things botanical this weekend.
The seeds of excitement for Pollen were planted over a year ago, and after a lengthy delay they and are finally able to see their all-new inner city flower market hit Castlegate’s Grey to Green Cycle Track this Sunday, 19 September.
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The event will feature around 20-25 stalls with a mix of plants, flowers and produce sellers, along with botanical themed artists and makers, a mobile bar, coffee from Albie’s, as well as a small number of food traders, including New York’shire Pizza and a plant-based offering. Live music will also be provided by artists selected by regular Peddler music curators, Pink Wafer.
Project Manager Loz Barker explained: “The idea behind Pollen is to create a collective of plant, flower and produce sellers based in and around Sheffield to bring a monthly dose of all things botanical to Castlegate.
“From flowers and cacti, to fruit and veg, and more, each event will be a floral feast for the eyes, as well as the opportunity to learn some skills yourself.”
Sunday’s packed line-up includes local favourites Leaf + Shoot, who will be providing workshops, Abbeydale Road’s popular plant and homewares store Gravelpit, and Regather, a local farm that will sell their veg boxes.
They will be alongside a host of other traders selling everything from dried flower bouquets to accessories, and if anything does happen to catch your eye, you could snag a free pint as Pollen has even teamed up with Freedom Brewery to give away free drinks on the day with a Pollen token given to people once they spend over £5 at a trader.
Pollen will take place on Castelgate’s Grey to Green Scheme Cycle Track
In years gone by, the site was once upon a time the home of a flower market, but in recent years, following the relocation of the market the area has begun a process of regeneration, which has already won wide acclaim. The award-winning Grey to Green scheme, brings sustainability and colour to the city.
Loz adds: “Sheffield is home to an abundance of flower, plant and produce traders and Pollen lends itself perfectly to the Grey to Green scheme and will be a great opportunity to bring these businesses together and celebrate all things botanical in one of the greenest City’s in the UK.”
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Following this weekend’s launch, the event is set to become a regular fixture on the calendar with a monthly market to be held every third Sunday. The market takes place from 10am – 4pm this Sunday, 19 September. For more info, head over to Pollen’s socials.
