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Market hosts
next generation of
entrepreneurs

Enterprise students from New Col-
lege will be getting a taste of life
as market traders this spring, as
they set up their stalls at Blunsdon
Market on Wednesdays, Saturdays
and Sundays, in a bid to encourage
more young people in Swindon
to consider careers in business,
trading and retail.
The scheme is the brain-child of
Justin Tomlinson MP, who himself
was a young entrepreneur at school
and went on to run his own market-
ing and printing business before
election to Parliament. He said:
“This partnership between New
College and Blunsdon Market will
give students a real life experience
of trade and enterprise, as well as
instilling some business discipline.
“The students will have to con-
duct their market research, organise
and promote their stalls, and speak
to real customers. They’ll also have
to make sure they’re ready to open
on time, or risk losing their pitch.”
Justin considers this to be a key
element in Swindon’s response to
the Mary Portas review on revi-
talising British high streets. “This
project will equip a new generation
of Swindon entrepreneurs with the
skills and experience to boost trade
in the town. We all know that Lord
Alan Sugar started his business
career as a market trader, and one
of the most popular tasks on The
Apprentice is the market stall trad-
ing day. Hopefully this opportunity
will inspire the next millionaire.”
New College Enterprise team
leader Gerry Darlington said:
“The students begin their market
research at the end of March, so we
look forwards to what that reveals
and how the project will progress.”

Fundraise with
arrows or pool

Swindon Snooker Club is giving
charities in Swindon a great op-
portunity to host a games fundrais-
ing event at their newly developed
Bullseye Room.
Charities can book the room
for £3 per head which includes
buffet or hot food, a licensed bar,
darts boards, pool tables, a smart
lounge and TV.
How much a charity can raise
depends upon how many tickets
are sold; a minimum number of
20 people is required to secure a
booking.
To view the room and discuss
an event call Remo on 07971
111192 mail: info@snookerand-
poolbar.com
www.snookerandpoolbar.com

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