In a deliciously dark move to revive spirts and the local economy, a macabre-themed market event has been planned for North Wales.

The North Wales Macabre Market will take place on November 9, at the Front Room in Rhyl, the brainchild of friends Katie Daly and Lynne Stevens.

Both Katie and Lynne are also the founders of North Wales Alternatives, a Facebook group that caters to the alternative scene in North Wales.

The group has seen its membership surge to more than a thousand in a few short weeks.

Asked what fired their drive to organise this unusual event, they said: "We felt there was a lot lacking in North Wales as a whole on the alternative scene.

"After attending events such as Liverpool Bizarre, we thought maybe an alternative market could be a possibility if there were enough people in the area."

They weren't certain initially about the response and that's how North Wales Alternatives came into being.

"We wanted to see how large the community really was," they added.

"With the group growing in numbers daily, it has blown us away by how vast it really is!"

Their hope is that the event, alongside others like horror convention Rhyller Thriller and the An Evening with Royalty cabaret show hosted by North Wales drag star The Royal Serenity, will aid in amalgamating people who often feel isolated due to the lack of such an alternative scene.

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Many local artists, crafters and small businesses have signed up to trade at the market, including Hellbound Media, Meg Sajko, The Voodoo Doctor's Shop, SkellyTones, and many more.

Katie and Lynne are already mulling over the idea of making the macabre market a biannual event if the first one is successful.

Additionally, there are possible plans to organise social events under the North Wales Alternatives group.

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They are ecstatic about the positive response from the community.

In their words, they added: "We've been blown away by not only how big the community really is but also how supportive everyone is, of one another."

The event creators are astounded by the sheer number of people who are interested in attending the event and businesses that want to trade there.

In addition to the macabre market, a promotional Goth Night is slated for October 19 at the Late Lounge in Rhyl, termed 'Spellbound'. The event is scheduled to commence at 8pm.

Members have also met up for horror movie nights with more in the works.

The pair also acknowledged the support from notable figures like the Rhyller Thriller organisers Chad Jones and Tomos Rowlands, and Steve Rastin of Front Room and Hex Events, who has been instrumental in securing the venue for the event.

The North Wales Macabre Market takes place at Rhyl's Front Room on November 9, 11am - 4pm.

The traders:

DOWNSTAIRS

  • Cafe/bar
  • The Voodoo Doctor's Shop - Real spider webs preserved in decor, art, furniture and jewellery
  • Raven Resins - Gothic handcrafted decor resin pieces
  • Mater Mortis Curiosity Shop - Ornate osteology , taxidermy and curiosities
  • Malthusia's Cauldron - Handcrafted witchcraft supplies
  • Fit for the dogs - Spooky themed dog treats
  • Alexandra Symons designs - Halloween and spoopy ceramics and trinkets
  • Pumpkin Tatts - TBA
  • The Coven Workshop - Apothecary smellies and witchcraft supplies
  • Bespoke and unique hand crafted Jewellery - Handcrafted unique alternative jewellery
  • Witchy Things - Books, Tarot cards, oracle decks and more
  • Aurora Moon - Cute gothic jewellery pieces
  • The Stitch Witch - Gothic and horror embroidery

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

  • Loveable Arts 24 - Custom printed t-shirts, mugs, tumblers and more. 

FIRST FLOOR

  • Alexis Cross Jewellery on behalf of Feline Fur Babies North Wales - Charity number 1197805 - Alternative jewellery with donations going to charity
  • Rhyller Thriller - Merch, collectable teddies, posters and more
  • Water Witch Wellbeing - Live tarot reading
  • Mammadreads by Lynne Mammadreads Hughes - Gothic knitted clothing and accessories
  • S. C. Fisher - Author - Horror & Sci-fi books
  •  Blue Moth Shop - Alternative handbags, accessories, pet accessories and more
  • Occult Candles UK - Handmade vegan candles, prints and more
  • Bloody Boards - Gothic and horror wood burning art
  • Boss Bakes - Homemade delicious cakes, cookies and brownies
  • SkellyTones - Alternative and metal clothing, accessories, homewares and more
  • The Shiny Pebble - Crystals and precious stones
  • Funky By Angharad - Gothic and grungy jewellery pieces
  • Bar area - Drinks available with limited seating near by
  • Black Heart Gifts UK - Wax melts, burners, mystery boxes and more
  • The Ravens Soul - Handmade accessories, Jewellery, Homewares and gifts
  • Hellbound Media - Horror comic books and horror merch
  • Bad Stitch Club - Alternative crosstitch art
  • Mollie's Trinkets - Horror & Spoopy Jewellery
  • Purple Nannies Crazy Creations - Spooky and Spoopy crochet pieces