Sketts Farmers' Markets - Trading Criteria |
1. All produce must be locally grown or locally produced - local means within 50 miles of the market location.
2. Stalls must be staffed by the producer, their family or an employee who is directly involved with the growing or producing of the product on sale. They should have a good knowledge of the produce they are selling.
3. Producers must sell their own produce at a stall, all of which must have been stated on the accreditation form. Bought in or repackaged produce is strictly prohibited.
4. Primary Produce including meat, meat products, poultry, fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, plants, eggs and fish. These should be grown/reared by the stallholder.
5. Game; this should be shot or caught within the local area and be sold by the person licensed to hunt the game or a dealer who can produce receipts from a local licensed hunter.
6. Secondary Produce / Value added products including bread, cakes, confectionary, jams and preserves, ready meals, juice etc must be made using locally grown ingredients where available and at least two of the ingredients should be sourced locally. Mixes or pie fillings are not acceptable.
7. Plants; grown from seed or cuttings where some degree of skill is involved in the process is strongly encouraged. Plugs may be purchased and potted on but may not be sold until they are established. Mature plants may not be purchased with the intention of selling on immediately.
8. Organic; only farms and processors registered with an approved sector body may use the term "organic" to describe their produce. Organic certificates must be displayed on your stall at all times. Ignoring this guideline is a contravention of Trading Standards Legislation and will result in being excluded from the market/s.
9. Every stallholder must display their Accreditation certificate as supplied EVERY time they attend.
Guest producers
These are producers that do not fit all the criteria but would be an enhancement to the market I.e. Comish pasties from Cornwall. They are restricted to attend only four times per year and not on consecutive market days. The stallholder may a genuine producer from outside the area that is not available locally or a local charitable organisation promoting their fundraising activities.
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Local food for local people
Farmer's Markets emerged in this country around 1998 and were seen as a saviour to many struggling farmers who were experiencing difficult times. The concept of providing local produce to local people has been embraced and these markets are now common place in most towns and cities across the UK.
Sketts is extremely proud to be one of the Farmer's Market pioneers with Stratford Upon Avon being one of the first in the country, opening in June 1999 with many others following. We continue to work closely with farmers and local authorities to ensure our farmer's markets remain authentic and true to their original ethos. The original criteria required is still adhered to. Our farmers have risen to the challenge and continue to provide excellent produce. They offer customers their expert knowledge of the produce, how it's grown, how it is best cooked and even recipes are on hand
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Farmers' Markets in - Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and West Midlands - Monthly Schedules |
1st Wednesday |
Birmingham - New Street
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1st Thursday |
Oxford - Gloucester Green |
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1st Friday |
Solihull - High Street |
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2nd Thursday |
Coventry - Market Way |
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2nd Friday |
Sutton Coldfield - The Parade |
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2nd Saturday |
Harborne - High Street |
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3rd Wednesday |
Birmingham - New Street
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3rd Thursday |
Oxford - Gloucester Green |
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3rd Friday |
Warwick - Market Square |
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4th Saturday |
Royal Leamington Spa - Pump Room. |
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5th Saturday |
Warwick, Swan Street |
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Last Friday |
Brindleyplace, Birmingham |
B1 2JF |
Xmas & Bank Holidays |
Pershore - Broad St |
WR10 1AY |
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SKETTS Farmers Markets - January to December 2011
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Birmingham New St B2 4JD - Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
5th & 9th Jan * 2nd & 16th Feb * "nd & 16th Mar * 6th & 20th Apr * 4th & 18th May * 1st & 15th jun
6th & 20th July * 3rd & 17th Aug * 7th & 21st Sept * 5th & 19th Oct * 2nd Nov
No furhter markets for 2011 due to the German market
Farmers Markets recommence 4th Jan 2012
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BRINDLEYPLACE, BIRMINGHAM, B1 2JF - Special events in the planning
Fridays 24th June - 29th July - 26th August - 30th September 2011 |
BROADWAY, THE GREEN, WORCS, WR12 7DT
Sunday 29th May- Asparagus Fair ** Sunday 26th June - Strawberry Fair ** Sunday 21st August- Plum Festival |
COVENTRY, MARKET WAY, CV1 1DT - Every 2nd Thursday of the month
13th Jan " 10th Feb " 10th Mar • 14th Apr • 12th May * 9th Jun 14th Jul " 11th Aug • 8th Sep * 13th Oct * 10th Nov • 8th Dec |
HARBORNE, BIRMINGHAM, HIGH STREET, B17 9NR - Every 2nd Saturday of the month
8th Jan * 12th Feb * 12th Mar • 9th Apr • 14th May " 11th Jun
9th Jul • 13th Aug * 10th Sep " 8th Oct * 12th Nov * 10th Dec |
LEAMINGTON SPA, ROYAL PUMP ROOM GARDENS, CV32 5AA - Every 4th Saturday of the month
22nd Jan 26th Feb • 26th Mar * 23rd Apr • 28th May * 25th Jun * 23rd Jul *
27th Aug • 24th Sep * 22nd Oct * 26th Nov •••• Sunday 18th Dec on the Parade |
LEAMINGTON SPA FOOD FESTIVAL
Saturday 10TH & Sunday 11TH SEPTEMBER - to be confirmed |
OXFORD, GLOUCESTER GREEN, OX1 2B1 - Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month
6th & 20th Jan • 3rd & 17th Feb * 3rd & 17th Mar 7th & 21st Apr • 5th & 19th May * 2nd & 16th Jun
7th & 21st Jul • 4th & 18th Aug • 1st & 15th Sep * 6th & 20th Oct • 3rd & 17th Nov * 1st & 15th Dec |
PERSHORE, BROAD STREET, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR10 1AY
May Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May
Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th May
August Bank Holiday Monday 29th August
Christmas Special Sunday 18th December |
SOLIHULL, HIGH STREET, 891 3TB - Every 1st Friday of the month
7th Jan * 4th Feb * 4th Mar 1st Apr • 6th May • 3rd Jun 1st Jul * 5th Aug * 2nd Sep * 7th Oct 4th Nov • 2nd Dec |
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, ROTHER STREET, CV37 6LP - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month
1st Jan No Market • 15th Jan • 5th & 19th Feb • 5th & 19th Mar • 2nd & 16th Apr * 7th & 21st May
4th & 18th Jun • 2nd & 16th Jul * 6th & 20th Aug * 3rd & 17th Sep * 1st & 15th Oct • 5th & 19th Nov * 3rd & 17th Dec
Stratford-upon-Avon Food Festival - Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September |
SUTTON COLDFIELD, THE PARADE, 872 PD Every 2nd Friday of the month
14th Jan * 11th Feb • 11th Mar * 8th Apr * 13th May * 10th Jun
8th Jul • 12th Aug " 9th Sep * 14th Oct • 11th Nov * 9th Dec
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WARWICK MARKET SQUARE, WARWICK, CV34 4SA - Every 5th Saturday of the month
29th January * 30th April • 30th July 29th October
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Please note : dates and times may be subject to change
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