Local food markets may seem like quirky little ventures that are never going to make a difference. Surely they went out of fashion because supermarkets are more convenient – we’ll never turn that tide back so why bother? Well, at present most communities are helplessly dependant on ‘just in time’ deliveries of intensively farmed, overpackaged food flown half way round the globe before it gets to your plate. Once fuel scarcity and climate change start to impact on global productivity and prices, then energy-intensive food production and distribution will be less feasible, and it isn’t desirable now.
The market runs every fourth Saturday 9.30- 1.00 (3rd Saturday in December) at the historic Grade II listed Vestry Hall, on the corner of The High Street and Stone Street, Cranbrook.
Today the markets are held on the 1st and 3rd Friday each month in Chichester. Each market is attended by stallholders selling a wide variety of fresh quality produce.
Known as “the friendly village market”, we run on the second Sunday of every month, all year round, at the village hall in Greenhead, from 10am to 2pm. Meet the producers of delicious local foods and local craftspeople, learn new recipes and find out what’s going on in the local area and even some of the local history, over cakes & fair-trade coffee/tea…
Milngavie marks the start (or if heading south) the finish of the Highland Way. For walkers what better way to stock up food for the trip than to stop at the Milngavie farmers’ market. This weekday market is well supported by locals but visitors are most welcome. A variety of produce from all over Scotland is on offer.
Ealing is a well-established farmers' market with lots of regulars who know their stall holders by name. Expect to find raw milk, fresh fish from the Dorset coast, heritage apples from Essex, Isle of Wight tomatoes, and much more.
Headingley farmers market is a highly successful Farmers Market in North West Leeds. The Monthly market (2nd Sat) has over 20 food stalls and there is music provided by a range of local groups.
St Neots Farmers Market is well established and has been in operation since 2002. The Market is accredited by FARMA, which recognises and supports local producers.
The Falkirk market takes place on the first FRIDAY of each month and is located in the pedestrian precinct of Falkirk High Street. Producers come from all over central Scotland to sell a wide range of produce including cakes, beef, lamb, pork, venison, smoked foods and vegetables. Scottish preserves and honey are also available.