Wooler Farmers’ Market sees surge in popularity as event 'provides much-needed tonic for all'

Wooler Farmers’ Market has become so popular that it has reached its capacity of 25 stalls and has set up a reserve list for traders.
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Despite having to cancel its first three markets of the year due to Covid-19 restrictions, its July market drew large crowds and lots of traders.

Traders were delighted to be back in business again and local residents told us they greatly appreciated the opportunity of seeing people they hadn’t seen for some time as they had felt socially isolated for months,” said organiser Ann Love.

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“A safe outdoor environment coupled with good weather provided a much-needed tonic for all. We have made the Market Place as Covid safe as possible with a sanitising station at the entrance, a one-way system and we ask people to respect social distancing.”

Wooler Farmers' Market.Wooler Farmers' Market.
Wooler Farmers' Market.

The market, set up in 2018, not only provides an opportunity to buy locally made produce and crafts but gives Wooler businesses opening on Sunday, a chance of welcoming extra custom.

The next market takes place on Sunday, August 16 from 10.30am to 2pm at the bus station when there will be a wide variety of produce available from local game, meat, cheese, bakery products to local beer, fruit beer and gin and many different local crafts.

A full list of traders will be posted on its Facebook page, Wooler Farmers’ Market, a few days before the event.

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Anyone able to lend a hand with running the event should email [email protected]

Fruit beer on sale at Wooler Farmers' Market.Fruit beer on sale at Wooler Farmers' Market.
Fruit beer on sale at Wooler Farmers' Market.

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