Autumnal celebration of Ely Farmers’ Market’s 15 years

On Saturday 24 October, Ely Farmers’ Market will be continue its year-long celebration of  providing shoppers with some of the best local produce around over the last 15 years

Visitors to the Farmers’ Market are invited to visit the promotion stall with tasters and samples to try from producers on the market to allow shoppers to try before they buy.

There’s also a chance to enter a prize draw to win £25 of Farmers’ Market vouchers to spend on the market, special offers on selected stalls and an opportunity to give more ‘Market Memories’ of Ely Markets and Farmers Market in days gone by.

Ely Farmers’ Market reflects the seasons in the range of produce available and this month welcomes a host of new traders:

• Wild Country Organics providing fresh vegetables and salad
• Gaia’s Kitchen with tasty snacks made from gluten-free plant-based foods
• Food by Lizzi offering savoury vegetarian and vegan pastries
• George’s Bakery has an eclectic variety of quiches and savoury cakes.

Additionally, local growers G’s are joining the market with their traditional local Winter White Fenland Celery which is the first English vegetable to earn Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.

Cllr  Richard Hobbs at East Cambridgeshire District Council, said: “Our Farmers’ Market has grown over the years to become one of the most successful in the region – attracting the best local produce and shoppers from miles around. In its 15 years, the Farmers’ Market along with Ely’s regular weekly markets has become part of a cornerstone of the Ely’s shopping experience. The footfall it creates brings people to spend money in the city – not just in the Market but in many of the other businesses in the city.

“Our year long celebration of 15 years of the Farmer’s Market has highlighted just how precious it has become for so many people. With the build up to Christmas coming, this is a great time of year to test out some of the amazing produce on offer as people begin to plan for the festive period. So come along and test out some of our great food and tell us why you think our Market is so special.”

For information on all these activities visit www.visitely.org.uk and follow us on Twitter @ElyMarkets and leave comments with the #Marketmemories hashtag.