Chiswick Flower Market , which was held for the first clip in September , will not be going in advance in October . The organisers ( of whom The Chiswick Calendar editor in chief Bridget Osborne is one ) have released this statement :

‘ It is with bully ruefulness that the personal digital assistant of the Chiswick Flower Market have resolve to scrub the October grocery store , which was due to take place next Sunday quaternary October .

‘ The decision was contract in the light of the worsening national Covid-19 situation and in reference with London Borough of Hounslow ’s Director of Public Health , local businesses , our traders , local residents and our marshals . Whilst exposed - atmosphere markets can be held legally , we felt that it would not be appropriate to go ahead at this time .

‘ We have been carefully weighing the pros and cons of following up the hugely successful initiative market and sadly came to this decision today . ( Friday 25 September )

‘ We would like to thank all our traders and marshall who have patiently support us in the on-going discussions and who will be as thwarted as we are by this decision . The September market brought peachy benefit , both economically and socially to the field .

Hope to return first Sunday in November‘We trust to return in November with a bigger and better market , with beef up condom metre including ticketed slots , and a well - regulate queue up system of rules , as well as a dedicated early morning shopping session for more vulnerable blossom buff .

‘ We are compulsive that despite this set - back , our work will continue to land the community together , to revitalise our High Road and to facilitate new and found main businesses .

‘ We are explore methods by which the trader could still betray their plants , bulb and flower . Please notice that on our website   www.chiswickflowermarket.com   most of the traders have online store and you may support them by buy your flowers and other horticultural goody direct from them

‘ We are very disappointed to have to take this step , but give the current surge in infections throughout the country , it seems to us to be the right stair . We trust to see you in November and wish everyone a safe experience through the next months ’ .

“ correct conclusion ” articulate council Leader Steve CurranIn reply to the statement received from the Chiswick Flower Market labor organizer , Cllr Steve Curran , Leader of Hounslow Council say :

“ Chiswick Flower Market is a fantastic addition to the borough , and the first one last month was a great success .

“ It ’s a real shame the October one has had to be scratch . I and hundred of other citizenry were seem forrad to its yield .

“ However , given the new interior guidelines which came into force this calendar week , cancelling it was the right decision . People ’s refuge must come first .

“ I ’d care to thank the mart organizer for being so responsible and the Council looks forward to supporting them to hopefully make the November mart go beforehand in a Covid secure style . ”

“ It ’s a shame , the first was wonderful , but I remember it ’s the correct decisiveness . I wait forward to come to the next , whenever that might be ”

and this from Emma Renton :

“ Hopefully there will be many more markets in the hereafter ” .

Cllr Ron Mushiso , who is deputy drawing card of the Conservative councillors in Chiswick add :

“ Chiswick Flower Market was a reverberating succeeder when it launched in early September . I was delighted to have played a small office as one of the Marshalls on the day and was looking forward to continuing my function on Sunday fourth October . But the decision by the organisers is the proper one given the current circumstances . I know a lot of people will be disappointed but public rubber has to take priority ” .

Source : chiswickcalendar.co.uk