Shopping event to highlight Doncaster women in business is going ahead despite new government regulations

Over 15 women from Doncaster will be selling their products in an event aimed at boosting ladies in business across the borough but all customers and traders will be required to wear a facemask.
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On Saturday, September 26 the Corn Exchange in Doncaster Markets will be hosting an event filled with independent female owned businesses.

The event has been organised by Jude Chan, the Director of the My Network for Women in business.

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Mollie Thompson will be selling her art at the event.Mollie Thompson will be selling her art at the event.
Mollie Thompson will be selling her art at the event.

“We originally planned to host the business showcase at the Wool Market but we have switched over to the Corn Exchange and we’re extremely excited that it’s going ahead.

“This will be our first event post lockdown.”

Jude and her team have taken every precaution to make sure that the venue is set up for social distancing.

The UK Government released new guidelines for retail to follow on September 22 and Jude says she has been vigilant in following them.

The business showcase will have many artisan hand made crafts to purchase.The business showcase will have many artisan hand made crafts to purchase.
The business showcase will have many artisan hand made crafts to purchase.
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“Both stall holders and customers will now be required to wear a face covering which is new but there is no reason why it can’t easily be done.”

There will be over 15 stalls at the event with women selling homemade artisanal crafts from home furnishings to candles.

One woman is offering personalised skin care treatments and another has a business centred around health and wellbeing.

Laura Thomlinson is one of the women who will be at the event.Laura Thomlinson is one of the women who will be at the event.
Laura Thomlinson is one of the women who will be at the event.
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Jude said: “We’re all living in a strange time and it has been difficult but we have had a lot of interest in this event.

“I’m hopeful that we will be able to get the industry back up on its feet.

“A lot of these women have really suffered in the last six months.

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Jude says that it is important to stay positive and she hopes that people will come the event despite any growing anxiety in regards to the partial lockdown.

The business showcase will take place between 10am and 4pm.

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