It’s not all doom and gloom this year – a joyfully sustainable festive market is coming to the Southside, and we cannot wait. Rags To Riches Christmas market will be held on one special Sunday during December in the run-up to Christmas.
There will be three markets overall, held on December 15 at The Deep End on the Southside of Glasgow from 12pm until 5pm. During the sustainability-led celebrations, small businesses, local artists and crafters will be displaying their work. You can expect anything and everything from Christmas decorations to hand-crafted jewellery, hot water bottles or handmade soaps. Visitors will have the chance to support local businesses, as well as have some well-earned festive fun.
Plus, the market is still looking for vendors, and applications are now open! Those looking for a stall can apply here.
However, shopping locally is not the only allure of the Rags To Riches Christmas market. Market-goers will also be able to indulge in mulled wine and food from local vendors, as well as listen to live music and attend a festive workshop! Last year, guests could make Christmas wreaths, decorations and even their very own plant pot made out of jesmonite.
Rags To Riches Christmas markets are organised by Govanhill Baths Community Trust and is focused on using waste to promote environmental sustainability, community engagement and education within Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Govanhill Baths started back in 2004 through the ‘Save Our Pool’ campaign and is supported solely by the active members of the community.
Govanhill Baths is also the organiser of This Is Not A Craft Market, where shoppers can head down to The Deep End every third Saturday of the month to support local artists and makers.
So, head down to The Deep End this December for some true Christmassy fun, where the local people of Glasgow will come together to support each other and just enjoy some (sustainable) escapism.