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

Producer Profile - V.J. Game & Sussex Smokers

Name & Business Name: 

Vincent Elliott - V.J. Game & Sussex Smokers

Short Description of the produce and business:

We are a small family run business based in Broad Oak, Brede. We specialise in high quality smoked meats and fish and a wide variety of venison and wild boar sausages and burgers.

How is the meat smoked?

The meat is smoked over traditional oak wood chippings for a unique and delicious flavour.

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

Approximately 8 years.

Which other markets and fairs do you show at? 

We visit over 50 farmers markets each month in Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London and also supply many local farm shops and restaurants.

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

Our busiest times are Christmas for Game produce and the Summer months for Smoked Produce although both are available all year round. During the year we produce many different varieties of Wild Boar and Venison sausages and have seasonal varieties. eg at Christmas time we have Rudolphs Revenge (a spicy Venison sausage with Red Wine) and Santas Specials which are packed with Christmassy herbs and spices. It is not yet decided which we will have for the spring but there will certainly be at least 1 variety made with Wild Boar. 

Contact details:
sales@sussexsmokers.org.uk

01424 883060

Producer Profile - Mid Kent Sharpening

As well as all the fantastic produce and crafts for sale at the farmers market another fantastic reason to visit is Mid Kent Sharpening.

Now away until the spring

Graham can sharpen all of your garden tools in time for Spring or your knives, scissors and other tools, even your mower blades! They can usually done while you wait or while you wander around the other stalls.

For more information see www.midkentsharpening.co.uk or contact Graham directly:
midkentsharpening@hotmail.co.uk
07875 523699