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£75K Business Competition Deadline Extended

Wed, Sep 08, 2010 10:10 CET

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – September 2010 – Following last month’s launch of a £75,000, Dragon’s Den-style competition, by the operator of Luton’s indoor market, the organisers have announced that the deadline for registration has been extended by a further two weeks. This has been done to allow budding entrepreneurs that may have missed the competition’s launch due to the summer holidays, have a chance to register their interest. Town and Country Markets Ltd, the company that operates the popular market inside The Mall, is calling on individuals or groups to submit their ideas for

Chocolate World Record Attempt for Charity

Mon, Mar 15, 2010 16:25 CET

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – 15th March 2010 – Piers Morgan couldn’t manage it and neither could hopeful contestant James Boyd on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent television show. This Saturday, 20th March 2010, members of the public will be able to find out if they have what it takes as Luton Indoor Market is playing host to a Guinness World Record Attempt for the most Ferrero Rocher chocolates eaten in one minute. Open to anyone over the age of 18, the record attempt is being held to raise money for the Luton and Dunstable Children’s/Baby Intensive Care Unit. Dave Gibbs, market manager with

World Sprout Eating Record Attempt in Luton

Wed, Dec 02, 2009 12:55 CET

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – 2nd December 2009 – On Saturday 19th December 2009, Luton Indoor Market will play host to a world record attempt for the most Brussel Sprouts eaten in one minute. Open to anyone over the age of 18, the record attempt is being held to raise money for the Children’s Ward at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Dave Gibbs, market manager with Town and Country Markets, explained: “Although we are serious about trying to break the world record for eating sprouts, it be a fun event that can raise much-needed funds for our local Children’s Ward.” “The record currently stands

Is This Bedfordshire’s Best Job?

Fri, Nov 13, 2009 17:15 CET

13th November 2009 Luton’s indoor market has announced it’s looking for a candidate to resurrect the ancient (and coveted) role of Ale Taster in the town, a position that disappeared in the early nineteenth century. In medieval times, ordinary citizens were appointed to oversee and inspect various aspects of everyday life, effectively doing the work of our modern Inspectors of Weights and Measures. Not surprisingly, one of the most popular offices to be held was that of the Ale Taster. His duties involved visiting stalls and inns on market days and during the town’s fairs to ensure that the

Golden Opportunity For Consumers In Luton Indoor Market

Wed, Oct 28, 2009 14:51 CET

, Please find below news story that I hope will be of interest. Golden Opportunity For Consumers In Luton Indoor Market 28th October 2009 The price of gold has risen steeply this year and with the effects of the recession biting, many people are having to find alternative ways of paying for their day-to-day living expenses. You only need to turn on day-time television to see that there’s been a boom in the business of converting gold into cash. Having recognised that consumers are often getting a raw deal, two friends from Hertfordshire have set up a gold buying business inside Luton indoor

ESTHER RANTZEN TO OPEN OFFICE IN LUTON INDOOR MARKET

Thu, Oct 15, 2009 17:49 CET

15/10/2009 - Luton: Following the announcement, back in July, that TV journalist and campaigner, Esther Rantzen would be standing for the parliamentary seat of Luton South in the next general election, the prospective candidate is officially opening her information and advice centre in Luton’s popular indoor market on the 19th October 2009. The event, which takes place at 11.00am, will see the opening of a new drop-in centre that offers local people a comfortable and private venue to meet with Esther and discuss their interests and concerns. Commenting on the opening, Esther Rantzen said: “

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