A NEW market has been launched in Rochford as more than 20 small businesses come together at an arts and events centre.

Make Your Market is an event launched and operated by The Design Cabin Community CIC, who are also one of the partners behind the monthly market in Victoria Shopping Centre - Big Up Southend.

The event, hosted in Mill Hall, supported more than 20 small businesses and three performers.

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James Edmunds, founder and executive director, said: “We are so humbled by the successful launch event of Make Your Market, Rochford.

“It was so wonderful to see so many locals and tourists visiting The Mill to support this amazing cause.

“We hope to see Make Your Market continue to expand within the district and we hope to see it expand into other neighbouring districts, boroughs, and cities.’’