Local Producers Market to Launch in Teignmouth

Shoppers in Teignmouth are in for a treat with the launch of a brand new Local Producers Market in the town.

Teignmouth's Triangle will host the monthly event, which kicks off on Saturday 16th August, 9am - 1pm. The Market will be held on a trial basis in Teignmouth on the third Saturday of every month for the next six months.

A range of stalls will be offering everything from pies and bread to delicious home made fudge and tasty conserves, all of it sourced in South Devon and sold by local traders. With the average Sunday dinner travelling 49,000 miles to reach people's plates (and emitting 37kg of CO2 in to the atmosphere)*, the new Local Producers Market gives customers the opportunity to slash these figures and buy produce that's sourced within a 30 mile radius.

The event is being organised by Teignbridge District Council, with support from Teignmouth Town Council and Devon County Council, and promises to bring some of the best local produce from Teignbridge and South Devon to local shoppers.

To celebrate the first market anybody making a purchase will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a hamper full of market goodies. A purchase from any stall is required to enter the draw and the winner will be drawn at random at the end of the first market.

David Corney-Walker, Teignbridge Executive Spokesperson for Economic Development & Tourism said:

"This market will prove a real bonus for local shoppers and visitors alike, offering top quality local produce in one of Teignbridge's thriving urban centres. Shoppers will be able to purchase a wide range of goods, and we hope they will also take the opportunity to spend some time in the town and see for themselves just how much Teignmouth has to offer.
"We are committed to providing new economic opportunities to help improve prosperity in our communities, and we hope that this latest development will help encourage even more shoppers to visit the town."

Cllr David Weekes, Teignbridge Ward Member for Teignmouth East said:

"I'm very pleased that Teignmouth is hosting a local producers market and that it has the support of the Town Council as well as the Teignmouth Traders Association. "I feel it will complement our resident traders and businesses with new customers who would otherwise travel to other towns to purchase their Local Producers products. "I'm sure it will be a great success and be a benefit to our town and our customers."

Cllr Sylvia Russell, Teignbridge Ward Member for Teignmouth East said:

"Teignmouth is very fortunate to have access to fresh local produce in our shops all the year round and I hope this renewed initiative for a monthly local producers market in the Triangle will add a new dimension to the Teignmouth shopping experience, adding to the wide variety of choice available to residents and visitors."