Petworth Pop Up celebrates first birthday

On July 2, The pop up will be celebrating one year of trading on the Petworth high streets.

Petworth Pop Up was set up a year ago by Cathy Whitby and Georgie Gaines, both of which have run and owned shops in Petworth.

In a statement, Petworth Pop Up said: “During the pandemic we became aware of the challenges that fellow small businesses had faced and the need to help independent makers and creators that didn't have physical shops. “There was also a change in the high street and the way that people shopped, many wanted to support small and local businesses going forward and so the idea for a Pop Up market was born.

“We have also launched an online platform as a way to look at more innovative ways to provide a brilliant customer experience and a space for businesses to sell and showcase their work.”