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Hi
I hope you're well. I had a meeting with the management from the shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells today and I have been given the opportunity to take nine units for a six week period to hold a six week long pop up.At the moment I'm looking for a bit of feedback as to who would be interested. I would be taking over the whole of Ely court, all the shops will be repainted white with our branding throughout along with large window vynls on the street facing shops promoting the project. We also may potential have the opportunity to run a cafe aswell.The project does come with a few conditions which is why I'm emailing you all to see if this will work. Ive listed bellow a few points I took away from the conversation and I'd love your feedback on them if you have time. At this point I do not have prices worked out as I don't know what the rent, insurance, electric and staff costs will be.
- The shops will need to be open the same hours as the centre so seven days a week 9-5.30 with late night opening on a Thursday evening. This is great for you all as your products will be available for a long period however theres only one of me so it will involve me hiring nine members of staff to run each shop. One thought is whether you would be interested in volunteering to work in the shops in exchange for having your products in there for free.
- I would not take any percentage of sales however you would need to sign up to a minimum of three weeks. (The project runs for six)
- Part of the agreement with the centre is that I am in charge of the appearance of every shop. So it would involve dropping your stock into me rather than setting it up yourself. We will have shelving units rather than tables.
- If the project goes well I am told we have the opportunity to take over a larger shop in the centre of the shopping centre, and we may also be allowed to come back at Christmas for another six weeks.
- Lastly I need to get a rough idea of how much you are willing to pay, Support Local is a community and for that reason I am always trying my best to keep prices as low as possible for you. However as I said above I do have rent, insurance, electric and staff to consider. staffing costs alone would equate to a minimum of £18,000 for the 6 week period.
Please do let me know your thoughts, this is a fantastic opportunity which I hope you'll all be excited to be part of
Kind RegardsHope Marshall
Now miraculously we've been able to take ltd edition giclées from this painting that was almost lost forever. 
Dear GrenvilleWe are writing to see if you would like to have a stall at our Summer Fete this year with your paintings and prints?For the first time we will be holding the fete in the beautiful grounds of Staplehurst Manor and are keen for local makers and suppliers to attend and celebrate Kentish flair and produce in the garden of England.Do let us know if you would be interested and we will then send you out a registration form and further details of the event.With thanks for your kind attention.Best regardsJulia PageAdministratorAll Saints ChurchParish OfficeThe New RectoryHigh StreetStaplehurstKentTN12 0BJ01580 891 258
