After more than a three month absence caused by lockdown and the

coronavirus pandemic, the Frome Somerset Farmers' Market is set to return on Saturday 11th July.

As the Cheese & Grain building is still presently closed the

management have very kindly invited the organisation to hold a smaller

farmers market on the outside patio area which will still allow for social

distancing.

The market will run from the usual hours of 9am to 1pm.

The organiser of the Somerset Farmers' Markets is Louise Hall.

'We are absolutely delighted to be back in town,' says Louise. 'We are of course ensuring that when we open we do so safely. ''We have had a lot of contact from Frome customers asking when we are returning and we are very re-assured that the local community is so keen to be supporting local farmers and food producers. It means so much to us,''

The sponsor of the Somerset Farmers Markets are local solicitors Thatcher + Hallam. One of the partners at the firm is Sarah Gratton, who at one time used to have her own produce stall at the market.

'We are all extremely excited about the return of the market,' says Sarah. 'For the many producers who support the market, the past few months have been extremely challenging. It will be a huge relief for them actually have their stalls back and be able to sell direct to their public again.'

'I have to say that it is also a huge shot in the arm for local business here in Frome,' adds Sarah. 'Anything that helps to attract people back into the middle of town has to be extremely encouraging. Well done to Louise and all her members for the hard work involved in ensuring that the market opens for business once more.'

The Somerset Farmers' Market will be releasing full details of the market and who will be there nearer the re-launch date on the 11th July.

'In the meantime, for anyone reading this article please tell your friends, family and colleagues that your town has got its market back,' says Louise. 'Watch this space in Frome Nub News and on Facebook as we release the full details of the re-opened market at the beginning of next month. Having survived and thrived for 21 years, it will take a great deal more than a global pandemic to keep the Somerset Farmers Market down!'