Quayside Media City, Lightwaves Festival – 5th Dec

Quayside MediaCityUK, The Quays, Salford M50 3AH, UK

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Quayside Media City

Attending Makers

Ellie Lewis

Pages in the Wind

Pages in the Wind is a travelling indie book stall dedicated to bringing stories out into the world and into readers’ hands. We showcase a growing collection of books from independent authors across a range of genres, including fantasy, romance, thrillers, poetry, children’s books, short stories and more. Our aim is simple: to help readers discover new voices, hidden gems and books they may not find on the high street. Based in the North West, Pages in the Wind attends markets, fairs and community events with a carefully curated selection of indie titles, author information and bookish gifts. Every book on our stall represents a writer with a story to share, and we are proud to support authors by giving their work a place in front of real readers. Whether you are looking for your next favourite read, a unique gift, or simply want to support independent creatives, come and browse the shelves of Pages in the Wind. Find your next story. Support an indie author. Let the pages travel.

English pies

Locally baked, award winning pies, pasties and sausage rolls

Pistachio & Moore

KraftHoose

We specialise in laser cut and laser engraved products that embrace cultural elements of the Northwest. We make to order and have a range of products made and packaged to have minimal impact on the environment. Whether it is products for you, your home, your family or your business we are certain you will appreciate what we can offer you in the ‘Hoose’.

Bess & Grace

Makers and purveyors of fine recreations and curios.

Organico

Signature soy wax melts, handmade in the UK in small batches. Using premium fragrance oils and natural botanicals. Vegan friendly and cruelty free, with an exceptional long lasting scent throw. Available in 36+ luxurious fragrances. We also make our own high quality reed diffusers & essential oil blends

Chilli Crafts

Smashing Brownies

We Bake everyday and use only the finest ingredients. Quality means everything to us.

Lyla’s Blend® – With Intent

Lyla’s Blend® is a small-batch, luxury multitasking moisturiser range, handcrafted by a UK GP, TCM practitioner, and certified Qigong instructor. Each product combines high-quality plant butters, carrier oils, and carefully selected premium essential oils to nourish skin, awaken the senses, and promote calm, grounding moments in everyday life. Designed to be experienced in person, our creams are about touch, scent, and presence; a pause in a busy world. Perfect for those seeking skincare that goes beyond the surface, Lyla’s Blend® turns everyday rituals into mindful, sensory moments. Come and explore our range-feel the texture, inhale the aroma, and discover a skincare experience that reconnects you to yourself.

Tracy Worral

“Personalised and handmade items, crafted with care to make every moment feel uniquely yours.”

Dreamers Studio

Dreamers Studio is a small handmade brand offering original crochet pieces and ceramic décor, all created with care, creativity and attention to detail. Our crochet collection includes playful keychains, flowers, clouds and other character-inspired designs, while our ceramic range features decorative vases and charming handmade pieces designed to add softness and personality to the home. Every item is made with a strong emphasis on originality, craftsmanship and decorative appeal, giving customers something personal, artistic and different from mass-produced products. Our aim is to create handmade pieces that are both giftable and full of character, whether for everyday decoration or as a thoughtful present.

Pure Pet Food

Rainy Studio

Salford Distillery

Small batch, award winning craft rums and now gin too.

Solais Candles and Soaps

We sell scented and unscented candles, wax melts and wax related gifts and soaps. We have insurance, and can provide certificate of insurance.

Xuhan Lin

Judah

Nature's gift in your hands.

Filamentforge.uk

We are a small local 3d printing company specialising in pop culture items for all ages.

Urmston Art & Design Studio

Hi, I’m Liz and I have loads of handmade jewellery designs at Urmston Studio. Each design is unique, I don’t create in batch, it’s just whatever I feel like on the day. I hope you’ll find something interesting at my stall!

Lilbeanstitches

I am a ukca tested crochet stall based in Wigan. I’ve been crocheting for over 3 years and proudly been selling my plushies with markers for 2 years. Most of my stall is self designed plushies as my job is a plushie designer! Markets give me a way to express my love for crochet and make my designs for those who can’t crochet themselves.

Hammers and Nails

We are a small workshop in Salford specialising in hand carved /made wall art ,wavy wooden flags are our specialty and we have both stocked lines and can pretty much make anything to order

The Doughnuteers

The Cheese Counter

Crepe Corner

Established 2020, we have grown to become regulars at Knutsford, Quayside & West Didsbury Makers Markets. We are happy to welcome back many returning customers who enjoy our approachable, friendly stall

SJ Mitchell Inc Ltd Trading as Venture Stockport

We are a family photography studio based in Stockport, Rochdale & Leeds. We welcome families, couples, children, maternity, new born sessions, and all your pets. We love to tell your story by creating memories that will last a lifetime. We know, from our thousands of delighted customers, just how precious it is to have beautiful, framed memories of your family around your home. We also know how daunting the prospect of capturing that perfect picture can be. Don’t worry, at Venture, we’re with you every step of the way. We’ll share our 25 years of expertise, so we can create a framed portrait of you and your family, that you’ll be proud to have on your walls for years to come. We’ve perfected the Venture experience from start to finish, to ensure your session is completely stress-free. With a little input from you, our studio experts will plan and prepare your perfect, bespoke photography session. Our photographers are trained to think outside the box, so you don’t have to. Innovation is our superpower, so feed them as much information as you can at this stage, to ensure we capture all those little things that make you and your family individually YOU!

M.O_MineYeah

The Curry Man

We specialise in Pakistani chilled products such as curries, samosas, onion bhajis, pakoras, Bombay potatoes, parathas.

FROST and FLAME

FROST and FLAME Hand-poured artisan candles & home fragrance, crafted to spark memory, ritual, and gentle celebration. Each piece is more than a candle—it’s a story in wax and flame. From sculptural designs inspired by festive folklore to seasonal blends that capture the hush of winter hearths, golden orchards, and blooming gardens, our collections are made to comfort, enchant, and belong in your everyday rituals. ✨ Seasonal & signature scents with poetic names ✨ Sculptural and classic designs, gift-ready with story cards ✨ Clean-burning, vegan wax and carefully chosen vessels ✨ Perfect for thoughtful gifting or creating a moment of calm at home Discover the flame that tells your story.

Baked by Nicola

We specialise in handmade artisan baked goods. We only use the finest natural ingredients. We combine traditional techniques with modern innovations, ensuring every treat is a perfect balance of flavours, passion, and skill.

Scent Oud

Scent Oud is a modern minimalist fragrance brand based in Manchester, creating sophisticated, long-lasting scents that tell a story. Each perfume blends craftsmanship, authenticity, and emotion. Designed for those who see fragrance as a form of self-expression. Explore our bestselling collection, including Titan, Midnight Musk, and Bonnie & Clyde, alongside exclusive seasonal releases.

Summer day

Beads jewellery, flower earrings, strawberry earrings, bone bracelet

ST Creations

Pudding and Pie North West Ltd

We are a small family run business based in Freckleton, Lancashire. Passion for baking is a family tradition, with our Great Great Grandma, running Blackhursts' Tearooms in Wrea Green, offering homemade fayre and stabling for weary travellers. In our business today we still use family secret recipes passed down through the generations, as well as ones we have developed ourselves over the last 15 years.

It’s Annie Bakes

It’s Annie Bakes – Manchester’s Sweetest Secret. Delicious treats from brownies and blondies to cookies & cakes.

The Coffeewriter

Typewriter poet writing poems on demand about any topic you wish.

The Square Pizza

We sell roman style pizza squares,arancini and focaccia