Young entrepreneurs display work at enterprise market

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at the Enterprise Christmas Market at the Forum. Year 10 students from the Attleborough Academy running their Novel Tea business, sell their winter tea blend for Christmas. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Over the weekend, independent retailers and Young Enterprise scheme teams were selling their products outside the Forum.

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at the Enterprise Christmas Market at the Forum. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2016)

Martin Blackwell, the Norwich BID operations manager, responsible for the market, said: 'The key reason we wanted to do this 'Teen Market' is because at this market we could have the next generation of shopkeepers of the city. I can see a great mix here of products and teams. I don't see why any of these retailers couldn't end up on the high street.'

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at the Enterprise Christmas Market at the Forum. Solange Atoche, 18, left, who set up her cake making business, Solange's Cakes, at just 16. With her is Fran Sewter, 17. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2016)

Hilary Ledger, Young Enterprise manager for Norfolk, said: 'We've got schools from across the city and further trading in this market. It's a great opportunity because it gives the teams the chance to meet the public and see their reactions to the product. Ultimately it's really helpful for employability skills, as it gives them a real insight.'

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at the Enterprise Christmas Market at the Forum. NUA graduate, Rachael Bull, 23, of Rachael Bull Design, with her handpainted floral glasses. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2016)

Young entrepreneurs sell their products at the Enterprise Christmas Market at the Forum. NUA graduate, Rachael Bull, 23, of Rachael Bull Design, smiling as she shows us one of her pretty handpainted floral glasses. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Shoppers enjoying the young entrepreneurs offerings at the Enterprise Christmas Market at the Forum. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)