2021 Floating Markets Update
Calling all members! Don’t forget the upcoming AGM to be held on the 28th September 2018, 12.00 to 15.00 pm at The Galleon, Old Wolverton Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NL. Everybody should have received the paperwork in an email or via the members Facebook page. If you haven’t please let me know.
It is sadly quickly coming towards the end of the season but we have two fabulous summer markets still to go. August Bank Holiday weekend opposite Campbell Park in Milton Keynes, this will be our first ever Floating Market in Milton Keynes & we are excited! In September we will be putting on a Floating . . . read more
The 2018 AGM is steadily creeping towards us and here’s a heads up that we will be wanting nominations for the committee this year. Justina Evans is retiring as Secretary and we are seeking nominations for this role. If you are an active trader and have committee experience this is the role for you. Here . . . read more
Great Haywood was my first experience in the role as volunteer market leader. What did I learn? The Facebook Messenger group set up for the market made me feel I already knew most of those attending and any slight apprehension gave way to a more relaxed feeling the closer the market came. Being on the . . . read more
If you think we have been quiet that is only because we have been working hard arranging RCTA markets & markets in conjunction with other festivals like Boxmoor Canal Festival which was a massive success for our attending traders. RCTA markets this year at Cassio Park, Berkhamsted, Gt Haywood & Market Drayton have all been . . . read more
As you may be aware the Data Protection Act is changing in May and as an Association we are working to comply with it. The new Act is called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and it is to protect the personal data we hold on our members. The Association has a new Privacy Policy and is available for . . . read more
RCTA Introduces New Discount Benefits for Members Roving Canal Traders Association are pleased to announce two new discount deals that we are now able to offer our members. The Discounts Midland Chandlers have offered our members 5% discount in any of their branches on sight of your Membership card. (This is not available for online purchases . . . read more
RCTA have received the following request for traders at Leamington Canal Festival Hi, Leamington Old Town Ltd are reviving the Canal Festival this year on June 23rd&24th. Boaters will be invited to moor up along our stretch of the Grand Union on Sat 23rd and the road from canal bridge will be closed on Sun . . . read more
RCTA Update : 10/03/2018 Notes on a meeting between RCTA Chair Andrew Mills and our CRT liaison officer Peter Moore. Trent Lock. 14th February 2018. On-line licencing for Roving Traders: Peter confirmed that this was now active. He had spoken to Amanda Crosland who said the transfer seemed to be going smoothly and . . . read more
Next Batch of RCTA Floating Markets Available for Members to book Our next two markets will be released for members to book TOMORROW!! (Monday 19th February 2018 @ 7pm) BERKHAMSTED FLOATING MARKET Friday 4th May – Monday 7th May. BOLLINGTON FLOATING MARKET Friday 25th May – Monday 28th May. Visit our events page to see . . . read more
