Every Friday 10:00 - 12:00 in the Brede Village Hall
The Farmers Market, which is staffed by volunteers, has been running for 8 years and operates every Friday morning throughout the year (apart from the Friday between Christmas and New Year).
We have between 14 and 18 stalls supplying the basics such as meat, game, fish, bread, dairy products, preserves, fruit juice and vegetables as well as luxury items such as hand made chocolates, fudge, jewellery, cards and sometimes wine. The idea is that seasonal local food products should be available at sensible prices and in small enough quantities to meet the needs of the customers. This way we can support local farmers, cut down on food miles and provide good fresh produce.
We have survived the Foot and Mouth crisis and the Fuel crisis – being able to walk to the Village Hall to buy produce grown from within a radius of 15 miles is an attractive proposition. It’s local and it’s fresh... and you can meet the producer.
We have also inadvertently created a social setting where people can sit over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or cake with friends. The money we take goes to local charities, or charities close to the hearts of the volunteers. The list is endless and so far totals over £8000.
We are a non profit making organisation with the table money, about £2000 a year, going directly to the Village Hall which helps to pay for it’s upkeep.
For more information please contact Liz Stephens on 01424 882281