A new monthly market selling world food and crafts and showcasing live music and cookery demonstrations has been launched in Southall.

Ealing Council and the University of West London have partnered up to bring the area a brand new montly event with a difference.

The first market, created as part of the Southall Big Plan scheme, was held on Sunday, September 7, and will be held on the first Sunday of every month; running from 12 to 4pm in the newly created Southall Square, High Street (next to Lidl). 

There will also be live entertainment happening each month including music performances, exhibitions and live cooking demonstrations. Last Sunday saw a screening of Bugs Bunny families, as well as live music performances throughout the day. 

Council leader, Julian Bell said: “Southall is a vibrant area in Ealing. This new monthly market will complement what is already on offer and will bring together a mixture of global goods to make it one of London’s destination markets”. 

The market stalls and entertainment will vary each month, always offering something new. Traders wanting to find out more or to apply for a stall can do so at www.southallbigplan.com/market