Tamworth Market Traders

Market Manager – Dave Perry

Every Tuesday and Saturday you will find Dave on Tamworth Market.  He has been Tamworth’s Market Manager for the past 10 years.

Well known and well liked by the Traders, Dave ensures that the market is up and running each and every market day.

Markets are well and truly in Dave’s blood as he started his working life as a market trader across the Midlands some 30+ years ago and has worked at some of the biggest and best including Bescot Stadium and the famous Bullring.

Be sure to say ‘hello’ when you see him next on the market.

Sharon and Darren Birch - Paw and Claw

Sharon and Darren have been trading on Tamworth Market for the last 23 years.

They have one of the largest stalls on Tamworth Market and supply just about everything you would need for your pet from bedding, equipment, food and a whole host of tasty pet treats. Dog owners everywhere will be familiar with the unique smells of some of the special delicacies which get dogs dragging their owners to on market days.

They also stock a wide variety of wild bird food so you can even look after the fabulous birds in your garden.

Sharon and Darren are keen animal lovers and waiting for them at home on market days are 2 dogs, a cat and a huge aviary.

They are embedded in the Tamworth Market Community, in fact one of their regular customers today is the son of the very first customer they served all those years ago.

You will find Sharon and Darren on St Editha’s Square every Tuesday and Saturday where you will be guaranteed a very warm welcome.

Paul Bond - Bond Rugs

Paul has been trading on Tamworth Market for the last 34 years. 

At the age of 19 he started working with his Dad on the family stall at Bridgenorth Market, where Paul honed his craft and skills to become a Market Trader.

There is nothing much Paul doesn’t know about floor coverings. If you are looking for a door mat , a luxury rug for in front of the hearth, a runner for the hallway, something non-slip, you will find all manner of rugs, mats and floor coverings, every conceivable colour and every texture and all at a great price.

Paul’s journey started in Tamworth one early Tuesday February morning around 6am. He and his Dad were travelling to a market in Stockport, but the further north they went, sky was getting darker and snow was starting to fall. However, behind them the skies were blue and bright, so Paul’s Dad asked "Where is that place so’n’so trades from?", to which Paul replied “Tamworth!”. So at J17 Sandback, they turned around and started the 60 mile journey south and headed for Tamworth.

Upon arrival, outside the old Barclays Bank on St Editha’s Square, they were met by the Market Manager. Paul and his Dad said they were looking for a pitch to trade, and they were directed to the corner of St Editha’s Square where Paul has traded from every Tuesday ever since.

All regulars to Tamworth Market will know Paul does not work alone, his trusty companion, Beau, is by his side and has been for the past 7 years. Beau is a beautiful black cocker spaniel who is only to happy to welcome every customer to the stall. On a warm sunny day, you will find Beau having 40 winks on a soft woolly rug and usually at home time, she gets a special treat, a yummy chicken foot from the Pet Stall opposite as a reward for all that tail wagging, working on the market.

Michael Clements – Tamworth Donut Man

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Michael has been working on Tamworth Market for the past 13 years.  He started trading on 1 April 2011, the very same day LSD Promotions took over the management of the market from Tamworth Borough Council, although he was the very last trader to agree his pitch with the council as he took over from the previous stall holder, who had decided to retire.

Michael, a Tamworth man, born and bred, jumped in with both feet and honed his craft in just one weekend in order to be ready to trade.

Every Tuesday and Saturday, you are drawn by the unique aroma wafting along George Street, there is no mistaking the smell of freshly prepared donuts, you can taste them before you have had your first bite.

Michael’s new larger vehicle also offers a great range of coffees and for the younger customer, a fabulous selection of slushs.

Michael also trades as a Street Trader in his usual spot on both Thursdays and Fridays.

Tim Bagnall – Hungry Dragon Noodle Bar

Tim has been working Tamworth Market for the past 27 years. Tim is 2nd generation, his Dad was 1st generation who started on the market some 50 years ago. Today Tim’s niece can be found working with him, 3rd generation on Tamworth Market.

Tim provides a delicious array of oriental noodles, steaming hot and filling on a cold day and a great alternative to a sandwich for lunch.

Of course, there are the favourites and if a burger is your choice, then you could build a mountain of a burger all topped with cheese and bacon surrounded by a huge bun, Mmmm.

Tim can be found Tuesday and Saturday on the corner of the Halifax, the sights, sounds and smells are a treat for the senses before you’ve taken your first bite.

To wind down, Tim dons his camouflage ghillie suit and immerses himself in Airsoft, paintball without the paint.  He is also an ace on the golf course with a single figure handicap.