Producers’ Markets

As you will have seen from December’s BVN we will be looking at things afresh in 2009 as to how best we can service the market needs of local residents albeit that we will not be running the monthly markets.

Much will depend on the availability of producers and their willingness to attend any events we may organize. Notwithstanding we are viewing things through rose coloured spectacles and when we know what we are doing so will you.

Our Christmas Producers’ Market was a great success, and we collected in excess of £300 (Final figure awaited) for the Weldmar HospiceCare Trust. Thank you to all who came, supported, purchased and enjoyed.

On a personal note may I gratefully thank all members of the Litton Retailers Association who have steadfastly held firm over the years, broke a leg when necessary, put up tents in driving rain, suffered bouts of frostbite and the occasional heat stroke in order to provide for the Producers Markets. There is still work to do, and we shall enjoy doing it. We hope you will continue to support us.

As we edge into September and towards autumn, the producers’ markets will be taking a break in September and October, recharging batteries ready for the Christmas Producers’ Market in November.

Over the last couple of years, Modbury have enlarged their farm shop and introduced tea rooms during the summer holiday period. Bride Valley Beef have taken a shop in Abbotsbury and now have a regular slot at Bridport Saturday market. Whilst this has meant they spend less time at our producers’ market, for the customer it means their produce is available on a day to day basis at a regular location for people to purchase. Other producers have also made a success of their businesses and have gone onto greater things and we are very happy for them.

Our Christmas Producers’ Market on Saturday 15 November will be what you have traditionally come to expect over the years; a cornucopia of goodies, both edible and gift worthy. It is a chance to get properly organized on the Christmas food front and a number of presents to the point you can then concentrate on other aspects of the season of goodwill. Once again the market will be in aid of our local cancer charity and we look forward to welcoming you to Thorner’s School come November.