Producer Profile - Evelyns of Sussex

Victoria Hughes of Evelyns of Sussex sells a great slection of natural cosmetics at the farmers market including shampoos, moisturisers, deodorants, and creams. All these are handmade from natural ingredients and Victoria is an expert in non-intrusive therapies including massage and aromatherapy and also teaches massage courses.

Tell us a bit about your business.
Evelyns of Sussex is based in Ticehurst where I make my natural cosmetics in small batches for freshness using natural ingredients and essential oils. All my products are Paraben and SLS free, not tested on animals, and are safety certified. I am also a trained massage therapist. I also treat many elderly or physically impaired clients.

Tell us about some of your favourite products.

Evelyns of Sussex Luxury Moisturiser 

A base gel, base Vitamin E creme, nut oils, Wheatgerm, Comfrey oil, Orange flower water, Aloe Vera gel, Sea Buckthorn oil Pomegranate oil. This product can be used all over the body, as a hand and foot cream, and is good for dry skin, spots, wounds and rashes. Also a good one for men as it is unperfumed. It is totally safe on baby skin, aged skin, and can also be used on animals! 

My Rich Rose Cream is a best seller.

With essential oils of Geranium and Rose Absolute. Gorgeous smell, promotes dopamine the happy hormone. Regenerates cell growth, clears broken veins, has an affinity with women, deeply hydrates and nourishes skin. Good for mature dry complexions.

Contact: 
Website: http://www.evelynsofsussex.co.uk/
Email: info@evelynsofsussex.co.uk
Tel: 01580 200691
 

 

Producer Profile - Lilly Hand Knitting

We have a few regular craft stalls at the Cranbrook Farmers Market and new for 2012 is Lilly Boulton, the designer behind Lilly Hand Knitting, here is her producer profile:

When did you first start knitting?

I started to learn to knit when I was about nine years old, I have always loved creating my own things to wear.

What do you like best about living in Cranbrook?

I moved to Cranbrook from Wales last year and I have quickly settled in the town. Cranbrook is such a friendly and happy town. I have much more time to be creative here and Cranbrook Farmers Market is a great way to meet people and the chance to explain what I do. 

Tell us about the process for developing you own wool and designs.

A friend back in Wales now looks after my herd of Angora goats but I still process and dye the wool myself in a huge range of rainbow colours. 

What do you sell at the market?

My most popular asked for item at the moment is 100% wool hand knitted rainbow coloured socks but I can knit just about anything to order, you can see examples of my work on my website or pop by the farmers market to discuss in person. I also regularly attend the Friday market in Tenterden.

Contact:

Website: http://lilly-hand-knitting.co.uk/

Email: lilly@lilly-hand-knitting.co.uk

March Farmers Market

The sunshine brought lots of people out and about for the Cranbrook Farmers Market last Saturday, many stalls were empty by the end of the day! Here are some pictures from the day...

Ann Gurr's Herb Plants

Bake and Crafthouse Easter Cupcakes

Beautiful Easter Biscuits

Botterells Fish Stall

Cranbrook Conserves

Fresh Vegetables Outside

Plant Stall Outside

Farmers Market This Saturday

Stock up for Easter this Saturday at the Cranbrook Farmers Market!

Producer Profile - Daisy and Polly's Apple Juice

Daisy and Polly's Apple Juice is a relatively new addition to Cranbrook Farmers Market and their juice is just delicious, and very local. We also love their packaging!

Tell us a bit about your produce.

100% apple juice, locally grown and pressed.  Varieties include Bramley, Discovery and Golden Delicious, all from an old orchard based in Hawkhurst.

How long have you been selling at Cranbrook Farmer’s Market?

Approximately 4 months 

What is the best thing about Cranbrook and the local area?

There is a great diversity and agricultural community which makes it a good source of locally produced food. 

Which other markets and fairs do you show at?

Rolvenden and Egerton farmers markets.

What is your busiest time of year as a producer and why?

We are busiest in September and October picking all the apples. We are looking into production possibilities for all sorts of new ideas so watch this space for new products.

Contact details:

Katie Hutton

Tel - 01580 752031/0771 8768523

Address - Pear Tree House, Rye Road, Hawkhurst  TN18 5DA

February Farmers Market

Another great farmers market on Saturday, see below for the photos, thank you to Daisy Gurr for taking these!

Ann from Home Gurr'own plants is starting to get lots of fantastic spring bulbs, Bubby Sue has delicious new cherry brandy jam and jelly made with the leftover cherries from her cherry brandy and the craft stalls were looking lovely with lots of great gifts for Mother's Day.

The next market is Saturday March 24th.

Bake and Crafthouse Gingerbread Men

Botterells Fish

Home Gurr'own Plants

Lilly's Wool

New jewellery stall

Wishfield Honey

Producer Profile - Cranbrook Conserves

Name and Business Name: 

Sue McGaughey - Cranbrook Conserves

 Short Description of the produce and business:

We are a local company who produce jam, chutney and other scrumptious preserves, which we sell at several local farmers’ markets around Kent and the South East. The majority of the fresh fruit and vegetables which go into our conserves are grown on our farm, so you know exactly where everything is coming from.

Using traditional methods and recipes, our jams and preserves are delicious, fresh and always handmade in our cottage kitchen. 

Which other markets and fairs do you show at? 

We regularly attend Penshurst, Rolvenden, Tonbridge, Horsmonden and Sissinghurst Farmers Markets and show annually at fairs at Great Dixter, Hawkhurst and Frewin College. You can also order online through the website www.cranbrookconserves.co.uk.

Website and contact details:
Website: www.cranbrookconserves.co.uk
email: sales@cranbrookconserves.co.uk
Telephone: 07946 233594