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Oct 2020
Boroughbridge farm shop hopes to boost trade with artisan market
A Boroughbridge farm shop is hoping to raise its profile and promote other small businesses by hosting an artisan market this weekend.
When the pandemic put a stop to their events catering business, owners Linda and Andi Aikman had to adapt. They used their local suppliers to start delivering food boxes.
This took off and they opened The Langthorpe Farm Shop and cafe over the summer. The pair are determined to support other small, local businesses.
The market, being held this Saturday, October 31, will stand on the shop's large car park and across two fields it has rented behind.
It is being organised by Little Bird Artisan Markets and will include 40 traders.
To be covid-safe, a one-way system will be in place to direct visitors around the food, craft and art stalls. Visitors are also encouraged to wear a mask and only touch items they are going to buy.
The farm shop will also have its own stall to encourage visitors to come inside.
Linda said:
Linda is passionate about supporting other local traders and also the community. Like many other food outlets, she is currently offering free takeaway lunches for those in need during half term.
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Jackie Crozier, events coordinator at Little Bird Artisan Markets, said:
Live music will be playing throughout and one of the stars of The Yorkshire Vet, Julian Norton, will be there to sign his book. A pumpkin competition will also be held in the afternoon.
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