GSoY 2024 Vendor Information Pack
PLI Insurance
Please ensure that you have provided a copy of your PLI Insurance documentation if you have not already done so. Unfortunately, we cannot allow anyone to vend without proof of insurance.
Please provide this no later than 11 October 2024.
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Driving Directions to the Trades Hall
The Trades Hall is located in Glasgow City Centre, within the Merchant City. The full postal address for your sat nav is Trades Hall, 85 Glassford St, Glasgow G1 1UH.
Glasgow Low Emission Zone
The Low Emission Zone in Glasgow has been in place since 2023 and is now fully enforced. For more details on the zone including a map, vehicle registration checker, and exemptions that apply please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/4985/Glasgow-s-Low-Emission-Zone.
Please note you may be subject to fines if you enter the zone in a non-compliant vehicle.
Car Parking Information
For parking, the closest carpark is The Glasshouse. This is on the same street as the Trades Hall, just a 2-minute walk away.
To ensure you get the best pricing, please download the new NCP App to your phone and use the following Saver IDs to obtain a discount.
Note: The saver code must be activated on your phone before you scan to enter the car park to obtain the discounted rate.
£3.00 for up to 5 hours - SHOPGLASGOW
£5.00 for all day parking - GLASSFIVE
£7.50 for up to 24 hours (ideal if staying over in the city) - THA6LW
You can only add two codes at any one time, so please pick the ones most applicable for your needs.
Loading Times and Information
Loading access on Friday is from 11am, and there is access from either the main door on Glassford St, or via the back door in Virginia Place, which is accessible via Ingram St. (see map snip below).
Please note that these are loading only areas, but we will have plenty of volunteers on hand to help you unload. We’d suggest that you unload, then move your vehicle before coming back to set up.
For breakdown on Sunday, volunteers will be on hand to help you bring items to the kerb and load your vehicle.
There is a goods lift available for larger items, accessible from the Virginia Place entrance and/or the Reception Room. There is a passenger lift available from the Glassford Street entrance.
Stand Info
The map (download here) shows your position within the Trades Hall, and your space will be clearly marked with your trading name. Please take note of stand boundaries as marked with blue tape on the floor. Should there be any issues with space on the day please talk to a member of the team.
You will receive two vendor passes per stall, please let us know if you require more.
Stand sizes are as follows:
Large - approximate footprint of 3.5 x 1.5m and a 6" x 3" table and two chairs.
Standard - approximate footprint of 2.5 x 1.5m and a 6" x 3" table and two chairs.
Venue staff will be available to remove any items you do not require.
You may bring additional display units, gridwall etc. if it can be installed securely within the space provided. Please note, that as the Trades Hall is a historic building, you will not be able to attach materials to the walls.
GSoY Event Timings
Friday GSoY Gala: doors open at 6pm. Marketplace opens at 6.30pm. Kick out begins at 8.30pm. Trades Hall shuts at 9pm.
Saturday GSoY Marketplace: vendor access from 9am. Marketplace opens to Deluxe ticket holders from 10am, standard ticket holders from 11am. Marketplace closes at 5.00pm.
Sunday GSoY Marketplace: vendor access from 9am. Marketplace opens to Deluxe ticket holders from 10am, standard ticket holders from 11am. Marketplace closes at 5.00pm, followed by breakdown.
Vendor Support
Our small army of helpful volunteers will be available all weekend to support you, wearing easy to spot lanyards if you need any help. They’ll be available to mind your stand if you need to step away for ten minutes or to grab you drinks, etc from the café.
As a vendor, you’ll have access to unlimited water, tea and filter coffee all weekend, as well as a selection of snacks and fruit as required. We’ll also have a selection of sandwiches and nibbles for you on Friday before the Gala kicks off.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
Photography
We will have a professional photographer on site at times over the weekend.
Charity Partners
Our charity partner this year is the Glasgow Women’s Library (https://womenslibrary.org.uk/), who will have an information stall on the café mezzanine and will be raising funds through the cloakroom and a winding service. This ties in to a (sold out) talk by Becky Male, talking about the GWL’s collection of vintage knitting patterns.
Other partners holding stalls on the café mezzanine are The West of Scotland Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers and our lovely pals Woolly Good Edinburgh.
The Trades Hall
WIFI
The Trades Hall have just installed a whole new system on site! We’ll have QR codes with the relevant information for you at set up.
Lighting
We will be supplying additional, professional lighting in the Saloon and Grand Hall to support the existing light in those spaces. Please feel free to bring your own stall lighting if you wish.
Accessibility
Accessibility is a top priority at the Trades Hall of Glasgow. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, including the café, marketplace, and teaching spaces. However, it is important to note that this is a historic building with narrow corridors, which may pose some challenges for manoeuvrability.
The Trades Hall have recently replaced both platform lifts with newer models that have a higher load capacity of up to 300kg, which should help us ensure full access to all spaces. We will also ensure good signage throughout and volunteers are available to support visitors with access needs.
Gala Invite
Last but by no means least, we would love to invite you to join us for Pre-Show Food and Fizz before things kick off.
Doors open to visitors from 6pm, so from 5-6 we’ll have some alcoholic and non-alcoholic Fizz plus some sandwiches and nibbles to fuel you for the evening ahead.
We hope you’ll be able to come and meet the team and your fellow vendors for a relaxing chat before the fun begins!
We’re hoping this covers any questions you might have, but do send an email to vendors@tycevents.co.uk if we’re missed anything out! We’re really excited about this year’s event and can't wait to see you all soon!
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