For nearly five decades, the Bryanston Market has been more than a place to shop.

It has been a ritual, a meeting point, and, for many families, an extension of the school community it was born from. Now, as the market approaches its 50th year, it enters a new chapter under the stewardship of three parents from the school community, each bringing a different professional lens, but a shared commitment to its founding values.

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The new management team comprises a serial entrepreneur with corporate leadership, a finance specialist, and an operations lead with hands-on experience in day-to-day systems and events. Together, they represent strategic management, financial oversight, and operational grounding. Most importantly, two of the three already have restaurants within the market.

Chaithanya Pandith is the founder of Meera’s, infamous for their delicious Dosas at the market for 18 years, while Lindie Koldas recently opened a coffee shop on the site. Their involvement is not new; but their responsibility is as new custodians.

Varushka Singh Gopal, the third new custodians, said: “The market has struggled over the past few years. Sales were dwindling, and it became difficult for the school to stay directly involved. What it needed was not only fresh energy, but an energy and passion that understood the space.”

That understanding comes from lived experience. All three are parents at the school and active participants in the community the market serves.

Singh Gopal describes the role not as a job, but as a passion project run alongside demanding professional careers. “At its core, the market will remain rooted in conscious living.”

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She added that, from its beginnings in 1976 from parents’ car boots, it has grown into a space defined by sustainability, handcrafted goods, ethical food, and support for small local businesses. “This is a place where you slow down. In a fast-paced world, this market invites you to breathe and be grounded.”

Singh Gopal explained that the ethos will not change. “The market will continue to prioritise family-friendly spaces, healthy food, natural produce, and a calm, alcohol-free environment. It remains a space for mindful shopping rather than impulse consumption.”

Looking ahead, the team hopes to position the market as a leader in sustainable living within the area.

Planned initiatives include composting and recycling projects, deeper collaboration with traders, and partnerships aligned with eco-conscious values.

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