Potton Public Market in Mansonville: A Saturday must!
IThe Scoop By Mable Hastings
f you are looking for beautiful fresh produce, flowering plants and herbs, handicrafts, baking, music or maybe just a place to share a coffee and conversation with friends and neighbours, we have the perfect one stop location for you; the Potton Public Market located at the Round Barn site in Mansonville. Not only does the market provide a variety of local products but it also gives shoppers the opportunity to support local farmers, producers and craftspeople.
With the inspiring leadership of
Gwynne “Tomato Princess” Basen, the market is receiving support from local organizations and friends in a variety of ways. On Friday, July 13 volunteers Russell and June Peacock and Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) summer student Alexandria Charby as well as Debra Harding, Assistant to the Director presented Gwynne with a donated sign made by the small group to celebrate the Market and its wonderful food producers and volunteers. The sign will be placed at the entrance to the Market where its bright colors are sure to attract visitors.
This week, Gwynne and Alexandria (the CABMN summer student) got together to give the existing welcome display a facelift and some paint in the hopes of attracting local folk as well as visitors including the abundant number of cyclists who pass each week.
The Market is open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm and includes a Market Café where coffee and treats can be purchased and where a chat with friends and neighbours is encouraged. The market is located within walking distance of the Flea Market across the road in the Catholic Church basement where there are bargains galore. Just north of the market is the Reilly House and a variety of other eateries…
For more information about the Market’s upcoming Family Day, visit the Potton website at www.potton.ca or the Market’s facebook page.