The teenagers turning to market trading

Young people will be busy later setting up their stalls at the UK's Teenage Market with fledgling businesses they own.

The market, opening its doors in Warwick later, works with councils to set up events alongside traditional markets that are specifically for teenagers to sell the things they are creating.

Isabella, 13 and her brother Jenson, 10, both have a stall this weekend.

"I really do enjoy doing it. I enjoy talking to people, meeting new people and just being so social with the other teenagers. It feels really good," Isabella said.

Alexia and her friend Daisy began making bracelets while their brothers played football for Racing Club Warwick. They then started making jewellery in team colours and selling them at matches.

Now Alexia says they are taking their business a step further.

"We started making the bracelets about three years ago at a football match, because our brothers played in the same team and we were bored," she says.

"I'm very excited for the new opportunity, but quite nervous as well."

Rugby and Nuneaton held markets earlier this year and they are due to be held in Stratford and Kenilworth later this month too.

Isabella will be selling her homemade body butter, deodorants and lip balms.

"I've done a lot of the Teenage Markets, they've been really helpful and they've been really kind. and I'm really grateful for the opportunity that they give the younger generations." she said.

Jenson sells his custom print heat-press T-shirts and says the markets are great for learning about business.

"I like how they give opportunities to young entrepreneurs, it gives them a chance to generate money," he said.

Brother and sister, Chloe, 11, and Ethan, 9, will be selling their handmade keyrings.

"I'm excited but worried we aren't going to have enough stuff," Chloe said.

The markets are backed by Warwick Town Council, Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council.

While providing opportunities for young people, they hope the initiative will help increase footfall at existing markets.

County councillor Rob Howard, portfolio holder for economy, said: "The events delivered so far this year have already demonstrated how Teenage Markets can boost footfall and create a vibrant community atmosphere.

"They also empower young people with the opportunity to gain real-world business experience that can help shape their future careers."

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