May Farmers Market

It was a lovely hot day on Saturday and the market was well attended by locals abnd tourists, all looking for delicious local produce.

They were not dissapointed! In addition to the usual sellers, the market had Lower Ladysden Farm with the first Kent strawberries of the season, gourmet sausage rolls from The Village Butcher and lovely French macarons in unusual summer flavours.

Lower Ladysden Farm is just in Goudhurst so the fruit couldn't be more local!

PYO and ready picked soft fruits from: http: //www.lowerladysden.co.uk/
Gourmet sausage rolls from:  http://www.villagebutcher.co.uk/

April Farmers Market

It was a busy market on Saturday in spite of the horrible weather, we were all glad to be indoors!

Ann from Home Gurrown has all of her plants coming through for spring now, tomatoes, herbs and lots of bedding plants. Ann sells at a few local farmers markets but you can also buy plants anytime from her honesty stall on Golford Road, near Dulwich Prep School.

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