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Local Heats- NMTF Young Traders Market

03 February 2025

Local Heats- NMTF Young Traders Competition 2025

For the last 2 years, St Tydfil Shopping Centre, has been delighted to host the only South Wales local heat of the NMTF's National Young Trader's Competition which runs annually. The competition encourages 16-30-year-olds to trade in local, regional & national heats across the country to showcase their entrepreneurial skills. As they progress through each round, so does their trade ability. Finals are held in Stratford-upon-Avon over the August Bank Holiday weekend, giving competitors free trade & networking opportunities.

 

On 26th April 2025, STSC will again play host to budding young traders. This year, following a brilliant Youth Enterprise Program run by Joe Barry, Youth Enterprise Officer, we are excited to add a Young Enterprise element to the day. Showcasing the skills and abilities of young business people from the local area who have been supported by this Government Funded program over many months. Judges for the competition will consist of traders from our indoor market and the Youth Mayor & Deputy Youth Mayor. The Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil, Cllr John Thomas, will also be present to award prizes for the winner and runners up. 

 

We hope you join us, as the day will be filled with free family entertainment and will give an interesting insight into the modern world of entrepreneurial skills & trade.

 

If you are interested in trading in this free competition or you have a local youth group that would like to be involved on the day, please email: enquiry@sttydfilshoppingcentre.co.uk for further details. 

 

Photo's: 2024 Winners Leah Kelly, Malfie & Cro and Emily Roberts, Welsh Mallow Co. with Judges