Casterbridge Country Market braves any weather

WHITE RIVER - The cold and rainy weather did not stop stallholders at the Casterbridge Country Market from putting on another stunning display of unique and hand-crafted items on Sunday.

With high hopes that there would only be rain later that day, marketgoers were disappointed when it started drizzling as sellers were setting up their stalls at 09:00. While some people decided to pack up their goods early and return to the warmth of their homes, several stallholders braved the cold until 14:00, delighting the marketgoers who had built up the courage to walk around the market in the cold.

From extraordinarily innovative jewellery, beautifully crafted candles, locally handmade knives to delicious food and home-made sauces, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The market’s organiser, Peta de Wet, said although the wet weather had put a bit of a damper on the market, there were still many visitors.

The Casterbridge Country Market is held on the first Sunday of every month. Be sure to visit the next market on July 4.

Jan-Harm Pietersen makes pulled pork tacos for the foodies visiting the market.

Gareth Green and Elaine Troskie. The pair runs Onex and makes beautiful rings and pendants from broken skateboards.

Blue Pomegranate products on display at the Casterbridge Country Market.

Handmade knives by Jan Dreyer of JD Knives.