The Strand Collective

23/06/2025

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/call-for-creatives-showcase-your-work-at-the-blackpool-makers-market-this-sunday-5189514

Blackpool Makers Market is back, and it’s getting bigger, bolder, and busier as summer kicks in. We’re now welcoming applications from artists, crafters, makers, and independent traders to join us this Sunday for a vibrant celebration of creativity in the heart of town.

23/06/2025

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/blackpool-makers-market-returns-this-sunday-to-abingdon-street-market-5189505

Blackpool’s much-loved Makers’ Market is back this Sunday, a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and independent talent, hosted by The Strand Collective at Abingdon Street Market.

05/06/2025

We told you you’d still be able to buy cameras and film from us 👀

A very big thank you must go to for allowing us to make a lil photography corner in their shop ✨

Inertial Sounds is open 10 - 5, Wednesday - Sunday for all your music AND photography needs 🪩

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26/05/2025

We’re gutted to say that we’ve decided to close our shop. It’s been the best 18 months but it’s time to move on and put our attention into delivering the best workshops and events that we can!

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shopped with us and anyone who has helped us with the shop - especially Troy at and .1583 ✨

We will be closing for the final time at 5pm on 1st June 👋🏼

24/05/2025

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/arts-and-culture/free-live-jazz-at-abingdon-street-market-sunday-sessions-return-for-summer-2025-5134468

Blackpool is set to swing this summer as Blackpool Jazz Club launches a series of free Sunday afternoon concerts at Abingdon Street Market, beginning on Sunday 25th May. The monthly performances will showcase some of the region’s finest jazz talent in a relaxed, welcoming setting — open to every...

02/05/2025

There’s a fun couple of months ahead! Here’s what we’ve got coming up inside very soon ✨

🛍️ 25th May - Blackpool Makers’ Market (the indoor one)

🪩 31st May - Record Fair

🎨 7th June - Bob Ross Painting Workshop

🛍️ 29th June - Blackpool Makers’ Market (the indoor one)

And don’t forget .art.club which you can find in the Makers’ Space in our shop every Sunday 2pm - 4pm 🫟

01/05/2025

May has arrived, and so have lots of events in Blackpool 😃

🏃🏽‍♀️ The Beaverbrooks the Jewellers 10k Fun Run is on May 11th

✈️ Adventure traveller Simon Reeve brings his show ‘To The Ends of The Earth’ to Blackpool Grand Theatre on May 12th

💃🏼 World-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival runs from May 17th to 30th

👗 The Vintage Clothing Fair comes to Abingdon Street Market on May 18th

😂 Blackpool Comedy Festival is bringing the laughs from May 24th to June 1st

🛍️ On Sunday, 25th, there will be two brilliant Independent Makers Markets in the town centre, brought to you by Blackpool Makers Market and The Strand Collective

🎤 Showtown Blackpool has a Comedy Festival event for under 18s who can take to the stage and share their favourite jokes on May 29th

Plus, there are not one but TWO Bank Holidays this month. What a treat 🤩