The Farmers’ Market in Stone will be returning to the High Street next Saturday (5th December) in a new Covid-secure format that utilises more of the High Street and Market Square.
The popular monthly market set up a temporary home in Westbridge Park during the summer months to allow it to safely comply with Government Covid-19 regulations.
Stafford Borough Council has been working with local businesses to make sure stallholders and shoppers could have a safe return to the centre of the town – with up to date national guidelines in place. There will be a new layout for the market to help social distancing with extra space between the market stalls.
Other measures include designated viewing areas in front of the stalls and clearly marked queuing points, additional signage in place to remind people about social distancing, and Covid-19 test and trace QR code signs will be available.
The market in Stone High Street will take place on Saturday 5 December and we hope the second Christmas farmers market scheduled for the 19th December can also go ahead – we are awaiting confirmation on that.
The Farmers’ Market at Westbridge Park proved popular through the summer – having previously been cancelled when lockdown measures came into force in March.
Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Planning, Councillor Frances Beatty, said:
“The safety of our residents and businesses is our priority – and we only agreed a return of the market to the High Street if all measures were in place to make it safe to do so.
“The Farmers’ Market in the High Street is important for local shops and businesses who will benefit from the extra footfall it brings to the town.”
She added: “It was great to see local people supporting these small businesses and sole traders at Westbridge Park, however, their return to Stone High Street will be a great boost for them and the shops in the town centre in the vital pre-Christmas trading period.”
The Farmers’ Market in Stone takes place on the first Saturday of the month. For more information go to www.staffordbc.gov.uk/stone-farmers-market or the dedicated ‘Stone Farmers Market’ Facebook page.
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2 comments
Neil Richardson
Absolutely crazy.
Councillor Beatty strikes again. She started the sale of Tilling Drive Recreation Park. Look where thats got us.
Ken taylor
Absolutely insane . Stop this madness .