Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair invites new businesses
Last Saturday, (June 21) the Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair was in full swing.
The event showcased the best of local traders and had lots of different activities to enjoy.
From live music to archery and face painting there was something there for everyone.
These were just some of the friendly faces at Pontypool Summer Fair.
Squishies owner Steven Smith at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Squishies is a new business that's opened in the market.
Run by Steven Smith 39, the business specialises in engravings and customised prints on glass and slate.
Speaking about the business Steven said: 'It's a family run business, and we offer personalised photographs on engravings on glass slate metals for decorations, and this is my third week.'
Squishies at Pontypool Indoor Market (Image: NQ) Speaking about the Summer Fair Steven said: 'We've had lots of people coming in and enjoying themselves, so it's been really good.'
Another new business open at the Summer Fair was Mark's Mobile Butchers.
Mark's had a Summer Fair deal on which consisted of £20 worth of meat in a mix and match bundle.
Inside Mark's Butchers at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) A representative for the business said: 'We've been here two weeks, and they haven't had anything like this in Pontypool for a long time.
'The indoor market staff look after you and are constantly holding events.'
Malcolm McElhone inside Mark's Butchers at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Local customer Malcolm McElhone 74 said the following about the new business.
'It's very good there's discounts on food and things like that and the music's good.'
Lisa Wynn singing at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Lisa Wynn 22, sang throughout the day.
When asked to describe her music she said: 'This is for me to have a mess around and sing a few songs really.
'It's a mixture of everything to be honest and public reactions been really good.'
Scout Leader Lisa Michael at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair with a young scout (Image: NQ) The local Scouts also showed up to support the event.
37-year-old Lisa Michael has been a Scout Leader for many years she helped run an archery booth at the market.
Lisa said: 'So, Torfaen Scouts has groups all over Torfaen and so this is a snippet of what we do so we've got some archery and tomahawks and a donation box.
'This is just a snippet of what we do and it's so nice to see people in the market.'
Michelle Lee Face painter at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Finally, what family friendly event wouldn't have a face painting station?
Michelle Lee 63 travelled all the way from Neath to support the fair.
She painted lots of unique designs throughout the day with all proceeds going to Jayde's Cat Charity a Neath based cat charity.
Marcel and Abel showing off their face paints at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) She said: 'I've been face painting with all the different colours and all different styles.
'We've got lucky dips for all ages, and every penny goes to Jayde's Cat Rescue.'
Lucky dip prizes at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) She spoke about Jayde's Cat Rescue: 'So, we give people information into adopting cats and if anyone's having a problem with a cat, we'll help with that.
Not a bad little Summer Fair overall!
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