The Make It Market Drayton Podcast has officially launched, kicking off a 12-week series designed to shine a spotlight on the people, businesses and organisations that make Market Drayton special.
With a new episode released each week, the podcast celebrates everything from local enterprise and heritage to grassroots community groups and ambitious future plans.
From growing businesses to community events, historic roots to modern momentum — this is Market Drayton, in its own words.
Episode One: Starting Something New in Market Drayton
We’re kicking off the Make It Market Drayton podcast with Cllr Tim Manton, Mayor of Market Drayton — talking Action Plans, community power, local businesses, and what’s already been happening behind the scenes.
Episode One, titled Starting Something New in Market Drayton, sets the tone for the series. The Mayor shares the thinking behind Make It Market Drayton and the action plan developed to promote the town, increase footfall and support local businesses.
It’s a conversation about more than promotion. It’s about pride. About collaboration. About creating positive energy and building a stronger identity for Market Drayton.
Listeners gain insight into what has already been achieved — and what comes next.
And in true Market Drayton style, there’s also a surprise guest… someone famous locally for joy, smiles, and being slightly irresistible 👀🍪
No names. No crumbs. >> Listen Now
Let’s just say, the first episode is already baking up interest.
A Microphone for the Whole Town
The podcast series will continue over the next 12 weeks, featuring voices from across Market Drayton, including:
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Visitors and businesses connected to the Shropshire Union Canal
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Representatives from Market Drayton Museum
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The community spirit of Men in Sheds
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The creative energy behind Creative Drayton
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Local sports clubs
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Pupils and staff from Longlands Primary School
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Business leaders including Lee Gilbert of Fowler & Gilbert Ltd
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And many more
Each episode offers insight into the people driving Market Drayton forward — through enterprise, volunteering, education, creativity and heritage.
Be Part of It
The invitation is open.
🎙️ Be a guest on the podcast
🛍️ Share your business or passion
📅 Highlight what’s happening in Market Drayton
❤️ Celebrate the heart of Market Drayton
If you’ve got a story to tell or insights to share, now is the time to step forward and let Market Drayton hear your voice.
Episode 1is available to listen to online now — and this is just the beginning. >> Listen Now
Market Drayton has plenty to say.
And now, it has the microphone.
