Community market is this Saturday
Range of stalls will be in the Wellmeadow
Blairgowrie Community Market returns to the Wellmeadow this Saturday and organisers have attracted a number of stallholders to the popular event.
The market takes place from 10am until 3pm in the Wellmeadow.
Stalls at this month’s market include Farquhar’s Fancies, which offers scents for the home, Elemental, which sells fair trade clothing and accessories, and the Soap Farm.
Many regular stallholders are also making a welcome return to the monthly market, including CC Plants, Flourish Plants, Deli Jax, local butcher Ann Davidson, Alison’s Kitchen with a range of gluten-free food, the awardwinning Allan’s Chilli Products, Arbroath Quality Fish, the Acorn with its sugar-free sweets, Tuff Duck Designs, potter Marion Husband, artist Megan Avilo and Mysterious Worlds jewellery.
Members of the Association of Blairgowrie Craftworkers will be at the market, and local residents who would like to find out more about how they could save money and the environment will be able to speak to representatives from the HEAT Rattray and the Glens project team who will also have a stall.
Representatives from Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Council will be at the information point to chat to people about issues in the town that affect them and the Rattray Marching Band will be performing at around 1.30pm.
Nick and Sue from NSC Outdoor Adventures and Blairgowrie and District Next Steps will also be available to discuss the popular Wednesday health walks, the Blairgowrie Walking Festival and the health and social care integrated joint board.
Volunteers from Blairgowrie and District Next Steps help put up the market stalls along with helpers from the community council and the SCYD Events team.
The community market is organised by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership and aims to contribute to the economic regeneration of the area and provide an outlet for small local producers and those starting out.
Visitors to the market are also encouraged to spend time browsing the wide range of independent retailers situated in Blairgowrie and enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants and coffee shops that use local produce.
Organisers said research shows that markets help bring life into towns, aiding regeneration, and encourage social interactions, particularly between rural and urban communities.
Stall hire costs £35. For more info contact Sue at Strathmore and the Glens on 01828 640763 or email sue@nscdesign.com.