YOUNG entrepreneurs showed off their goods and inventions in the bigger and better youth market in Cirencester yesterday.
The market yesterday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm, was organised by the E4 group (Cirencester College, the Royal Agricultural University, Kingshill School and Deer Park School) in partnership with Cirencester Town Council.
The first youth market held last year involved students from Cirencester College and the Royal Agricultural University.
This year, E4 are aiming to make the youth market an annual event, possibly a biannual event with a special market at Christmas.
The aim of the market was to inspire young people to set up their own business as it gives students the opportunity to sell products that they have made and designed.
Gaby Martin-Goff, 19, a Cirencester College student last year, returned to the youth market with her business Sew Little.
Gaby now works as a receptionist at Jumptastic in Gloucester and manages her business selling baby clothes on the side.
(Gaby Martin-Goff and her Sew Little stall at the youth market in Cirencester)
The Cotswold Reclaimers, a business by Cirencester College students, headed by Iggy Talbot, 17, upcycles scrapped pallets into quality furniture and homeware.
Upcycled products include wine racks, an ipod holder, a book stand and candle holders.
(The Cotswold Reclaimers: Nick Frewin, 17; Sky Gough, 16; Amy Bilous, 19; and Iggy Talbot, 17)
Iggy, who came up with the business idea, said: "I have always been into engineering and carpentry.
"We are looking to become a private limited company. From then onwards, it will be run by whoever is willing to stay in."
He added that he would be looking to stay in the company after he graduates.
Former Cirencester College student Daniella Keen, 22, (pictured above) recently started her business Eternity Engraving, which allows people to customise engravings on metal goods like cutlery, hip flasks and jewellery.
She explained how she began her business: "I saw this machine engraving a photo and I thought: I want that machine."
Daniella left her full-time employment at a printing company and has been running her online business for a year and a half.
(Items from Eternity Engraving)
Students of the business Ultimate Drive Guide, an app which helps learning and new drivers feel safer on the road, were present at the market to promote their creation.
Their app offers theory practice for learner drivers and helps new drivers to easily place an emergency call or look for breakdown help.
Charlotte Dalziel, 17, said: "We all came up with it together. We wanted to combine everything in one app for new drivers."
(Cirencester College students behind the app Ultimate Drive Guide: Charlotte Dalziel, 17; Lucy Roberts, 18; and Alex Worrall, 17)
Enrico Zanella, 25, a Royal Agricultural University student, was at the youth market to represent Muddy Wellies, a social enterprise which began 10 years ago.
Muddy Wellies offers a range of ales and cider with the help of craft brewers Bath Ales and Westons Cider.
10p from each bottle bought is donated back into the student enterprise fund 'First Steps' Fund'.
(Enrico Zanella at the Muddy Wellies stall)
Royal Agricultural University student and artist Anna Howlett offered Cirencester town goers a range of paintings and cards at her stall.
The 21-year-old, who studies International Equine and Agricultural Business Management, plans to go into painting and drawing full time when she graduates next year.
She creates artwork, which she sells online, using a range of mediums: oil painting, colour pencil, pastels, watercolour and more.
She said: "I do not want to work with horses but I want to draw them.
"In the future, I would look to continue doing commissions.
"I also plan to extend my business by selling items like oven gloves with designs and artwork. It would be a nice way to bring a bit of art into your home."
(Royal Agricultural University student and artist Anna Howlett)
Cold brewed coffee was on offer at the stall of Claytons Cold Brewed Coffee Ltd, run by Royal Agricultural University student Christian Summers, 21.
Christian said that cold pressed coffee results in a sweeter flavour.
His business idea came about when he went to Australia and realised their cold coffee was of a higher quality.
(Christian Summers at the stall of his company, Claytons Cold Brewed Coffee Ltd)
Seamless Creative Content, a creative content and video production business, was established in December by former Cirencester College students Elliot Harrison, 20, Matt Harrison, 21, Joel Podolski, 20, and Daniel Holden, 20.
Elliot and Joel previously worked at the media department of a company, and Matt and Daniel had also worked in full-time jobs.
But the four decided to give up their jobs and combine their skills in acting, writing and filming to start a company which creates promotional videos for other businesses.
Elliot, founder of the company, said: "I have been passionate about doing my own thing and working for myself. The best way for me to do that is to start a company."
(Seamless Creative Content: Matt Harrison, Elliot Harrison, Joel Podolski, and Daniel Holden)
Deer Park School pupils were also spotted at the youth market selling upcycled goods created by the school's Coaching Centre, a lunchtime group for chidren who want to stay in during their break.
(Cirencester Deer Park School Pupils at the youth market)
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