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Celebrating Success: Black History Month Cultural Pop-Up Market Wrap-up 2023

  • hertsculturalconne
  • Oct 31, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 7

What an incredible weekend it turned out to be! The first Black History Month Cultural Pop-Up Market in Hatfield united people in a lively celebration of culture, community, and togetherness. The commitment and effort of our volunteers and staff, both in the preparation for the event and during the weekend, truly made it an outstanding occasion.


Busy shop with multiple customers visiting stall and activities in the pop-up market



We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to making this event a great success:

  • The Galleria: We are immensely grateful for your partnership, which made this event possible. Your dedicated team shares our commitment to community and visitor satisfaction. We are thrilled to have worked with you.

  • Cllr Peter Hebden, Hatfield East Division at Hertfordshire County Council: Thank you for sponsoring our volunteers' lunches and expenses. Your support is invaluable to us.

  • Lowewood Museum, Ruth Collins, and Patsi Spears: The exhibition "Journey Through Life" was a heartfelt tribute to the Windrush generation. Their personal stories deeply resonated with our visitors.

  • Debbie Gibbs and Ruth Collins: Your beautifully crafted carnival costumes were a stunning highlight of the event, attracting many visitors who admired the craftsmanship and learned about their history.

  • The Exhibitors: Your participation enriched the market, offering visitors a diverse range of products and services.



Thank you to everyone who joined us and spent your weekend with us. We value your support and hope you had a wonderful experience.

We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to complete our survey, so we can assess and continue to offer more.

Six women in red shirts with "Staff" badges smile in a line. They pose, arms around each others backs in front of a shop with open purple doors, brightly lit interior hosting the Black History Month Pop-Up Market and Workshop Weekend.
Team from the left: Alison, Carmen, Davinia, Debbie, Alethea and Carol



To participate in future events, drop us an email and tell us about your brand. hatfieldculturalconnection@gmail.com


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