After more than a three month absence caused by lockdown and the coronavirus, the Midsomer Norton Somerset Farmers' Market is set to return on Saturday 4th July. The market will be held at the usual venue at Hollies Gardens next to the High Street and in front of Sainsburys. 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 been working closely with the local Council at BANES and I have to say that they have been utterly supportive and helpful throughout the whole process.'

The sponsor of the local market is local Midsomer Norton 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,' adds Sarah. 'Anything that helps to attract people back into the middle of our 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 4th 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 Midsomer Norton Nub News and on Facebook as we release the full details of the re-opened market in the next week or so. 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!'