16th November 2009
Lots of news today!
1. St Brides Free Range Poultry, from Strathaven, are now attending our markets. They hope to go to all venues. They can provide a wide range [in weight] of chickens. They also have free range ducks. To assist it would be good if customers pre-ordered the birds they wish. This assists with the efficiancy of the business. Contact Anne Morris on 07760 750990.
2. Our first indoor market will be held in CARLUKE on the 12th December '09. Trading will be 9am till 1pm. The venue is the new Integrated Facility adjacent to St Athanasius Primary School. Spread the word, please! We hope to have fifteen stalls including one or two local businesses and some interesting craft stalls.
3. Next year, in addition to CARLUKE and our other regular markets we will be visiting STONEHOUSE [twice] and hopefully, BIGGAR, BOTHWELL & STRATHAVEN. We are currently trying to resolve venue/date problems
4. Owing to new venues coming on stream [maybe] our website needs to be modified. This will happen gradually as Grumpytam sorts it all out. Some of our "directions" may be wrong and we are already showing the 2010 dates for Stonehouse and Strathaven. Carluke will be added when the dates for Overton Farm, Hamilton & Clarksten are posted in the New Year
26th July 2009
The East Renfreshire Food Festival commences on SATURDAY, 12th September and runs till SUNDAY, 20th September. It will be a week full of "foodie" activities.
Visit the website, www.dayvisitor.com/food for full details.
LFML will launch this busy week by holding an extra farmers' market in CLARKSTON on Saturday, 12th Sept [9am till 1pm]. Details are not finalised yet but will be over the next few weeks. Anyone wanting a copy of the Festival Diary can obtain it from Grumpytam.
20th July 2009
Millhouse Home Bakes will not be operating at the CLARKSTON Farmers' Market for the foreseeable time. We are please to announce the arrival of COTTAGE KITCHEN from Houston. This stall will be run by Carol-Anne and we wish her well. We hope that she will have your support. The produce she will bring to the market will be similar to that sold by Jean Pinkerton. Fresh pancakes will be baked on site [not on Saturday, 25th July].
15th July 2009
Still no BIG news yet but we are pleased to congratulate Kathleen Crymble of Crymble's Confectionery. Very recently Kathleen was awarded a GOLD STAR for her GINGER TABLET in The GREAT TASTE AWARDS. Well done, Kathleen - another winner!
31st May 2009
We are still awaiting confirmation of our BIG NEWS. Just keep watching this space.
Crymble's Confectionery have decided to cut down their market work. This is as a result of their success with other outlets. Kathleen cannot manage to keep it all going without doing a 24/7 operation. In future we will see her at our Clarkston market only. She may appear at Overton & Hamilton now and again. Any Overton Farm or Hamilton customers wishing to have some of her produce then special arrangements can be made to have specific orders brought to these markets. Contact Grumpytam in the first instance.
May, 17th 2009
Big News Coming soon!
LFML are confident that they will be able to announce an extension to the number of regular markets currently undertaken. It would appear that a new Licence application made to South Lanarkshire Council may be successful. Hold your breat and watch this space.
March 23rd 2009
Lots of "News" today.
1. New Producers
a. FIFE FREE RANGE CHICKEN - yes, corn-fed chicken will be on sale at our Clarkston Market this Saturday. This producer comes highly recommended.
b. THE GREAT CLYDESDALE FOOD COMPANY will also be attending Clarkston for the first time. Selling Soups & Casserolles many of their ingredients come from the Carmichael Estate Farm Meats where they are based. Soup samples will be available
2. Additional market events [in datal order]
a. New Lanark Food & Craft Fair - Monday, 4th May, 11am till 5pm
b. Stonehouse Farmers' Market - Saturday, 9th May, 9am to 1pm
c. Hamilton Park Race Meeting - Friday, 29th May, Noon till 5.30pm - WATCH THIS SPACE!!!!!!!
March 9th 2009
Not much news at the moment but here is what we have:
a. There WILL be a STONEHOUSE MARKET this year. We visit Stonehouse on Saturday, 9th May 2009 - 9am till 1pm as usual.
b. The GREAT CLYDESDALE FOOD COMPANY have started trading with us on a trial run. They have been to Hamilton and this month they should be attending both HAMILTON & CLARKSTON. They will be selling SOUPS and CASSEROLLE type dishes.
c. LFML have made a special licence application to South Lanarkshire Council in the hope that this special licence will permit us to visit any named and approved venue in South Lanarkshire. Our current monthly markets would NOT be affected but we could be visiting, Biggar, Bothwell, Carluke, Stonehouse & Strathaven 3 or 4 times per year. With the exception of Stonehouse, these markets would be held indoors in local Community Halls.
August 18th 2008
"Energy Saving Scotland" have been allocated a stall at our Clarkston Market on Saturday, 23rd August, 2008. They will provide advice on energy saving light bulbs and other devices and may have free hand outs. This is an issue that affects us all.
August 4th 2008
Our last "Bugle" call announced a new producer - The Cullen Skink Soup Company. Sadly this venture did not get off the ground and they have now informed us that they have withdrawn from the Farmers' Market scene.
July, 28th 2008
Our new producer, The Cullen Skink Soup Company, had a bad start to a farmers' market career. Sadly on the way to Clarkston her van decided to take a "sicky" and Dr "AA" was unable to provide immediate resuscitation! We understand that a lot of very good soup was wasted.
We understand that Tina will be coming to Overton this Saturday and we wish her a safe journey.
Grumpytam! still has to finalise the vetting procedure with this producer but it is interesting to note that she was a FINALIST in the SCOTTISH FINAL of ITV's BRITAIN's BEST DISH. This will be shown on STV during August.
June, 16th 2008
Sunnyside Farm who participate at our markets at Overton Farm & Clarkston are to be featured on The "F" Word programme tomorrow night - Channel 4, 9pm. Janet Street-Porter visits Sunnyside Farm and then invites Dominic to her home for more filming. Why does he get all the luck?
May, 18th 2008
LFML have been advised by officials of EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL that we will no longer be permitted to put out our banners, used to advertise our market in Hamilton. This is inspite of the Council providing us with banners, in 2003, for the very purpose of advertising the market. It is now deemed to be a Health & Safety issue as the banners are now considered to be a distraction to vehicle drivers passing through Clarkston. We have been told that we can display the banners within car parks or hang them from buildings owned by co-operative owners. Are there any such people out there or if you feel strongly about this please take it up with your local councillor.
April, 28th 2008
In addition to the announcement, last week, of 2 new producers coming to our markets we are pleased to advise our customers that DUNIPACE MILL NURSERY, from Larbert, will be attending our markets over the summer. We hope you will give them your support.
April, 14th 2008
TWO new producers are to trial LFML venues.
a. CRYMBLE's CONFECTIONERY from East Kilbride. You are in for a treat with this stall-holders produce. Using only top quality ingredients KATHLEEN CRYMBLE produces a selection of superb confectionery. These are out of the top drawer.
b. THOMSON's SAUSAGES from Troon. JANIE THOMSON and her husband (a recently retired butcher) are producing their own lorne sausage and burgers.
Both these producers are dedicated to the the quality of the items they produce. New to the farmers' market scene they will looking for your support. LFML wishes them well and hopes that they will be very successful.
They will be attending all of our markets, including STONEHOUSE, on the 10th May, 2008
April, 6th 2008
The STONEHOUSE MARKET has now hit the "radar" screens. LFML returns to Stonehouse in 5 weeks. This year the market will be larger with, perhaps, some 20 stalls. We hope to have :- beef (organic & traditional)
pork (organic & traditional)
organic poultry
ostrich
wild boar
cheeses (3 producers)
jams/preserves
honey (Lanarkshire)
chutneys galore
confectionery
fresh & smoked seafoods
home baking
breads
locally brewed ales
nursery/bedding plants
asian delicasies
hand crafted soaps
In addition to all this we hope to have local shopkeepers and crafters involved. More information later.
THE WEATHER WILL BE BETTER THIS YEAR as LFML have paid their weather dues!
Just watch this space
April, 2nd 2008
We have been advised by South Lanarkshire Council that they fully anticipate that the A72 will be re-opened by Friday, 4th April. So.... THE MARKET IS ON. If by any chance the road should remain closed, access to Overton Farm can be acheived from NETHERBURN. Follow the temporary road signs.
March, 24th 2008
A. Overton Farm Market, 5th APRIL. The A72 adjacent to Overton Farm will be closed for resurfacing and other works for 2 weeks from Tuesday, 25th March. It is anticipated that this work will be nearing completion by Friday, 4th May - the day before the market. We are confident that access to Overton Farm will be available from Garrion Bridge/Rosebank with limited access from Crossford. At this time the market is ON and this website will be updated nearer the time.
B. Overton Farm Market, 5th May. The Market will be reduced in size for this date - a small glitch which sees both Millhouse Home Bakes and Duane Paterson (fresh fish) unavailable to attend. Next month they return with the addition of 2 new stalls - watch this space for more news on this front.
B. STONEHOUSE MARKET, 10th May 2008. Once again LFML will hold a market in Stonehouse (opposite the Co-op). A temporary licence has been applied for and we have 14 stalls interested in partaking. It cannot be as wet as last year!
November, 20th 2007
Congratulations to FENCEBAY FISHERIES who, this year, have taken part in UKTV Local Food Heroes 2007 programme. Well done Bernard Thain & his wife Jill who have battled their way through the heats to take FIRST place in the SCOTTISH REGIONAL EVENT. This was a great achievement and LFML are extremely proud that Fencebay are members of our Co-operative and that they support our markets in Hamilton & Clarkston. By the way, they are coming to CARLUKE on the 8th December.
Yes, our extra market in Carluke on Saturday 8th December '07 looks to be an extremely promising. There will be at least 18 food stalls + 5/6 craft (local) stalls. There will be 2 local charity stalls and on top of that we will have DUNEDIN DELIGHTS who will be selling hot and freshly cooked seafoods. No - not your fish & chips but scallops, langostine, scrambled egg & prawns, all washed down with a cup of Cullen Skink. What more do you want? One of GRUMPYTAM's Ostrich Burgers. So.... come on down!
September, 18th 2007
Nordic Fishing appear to have withdrawn from the Market scene without any notification. Sorry!
Our 2nd trial market in CARLUKE is coming up on SATURDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER '07 - Carluke Plaza - 9am till 1pm
August, 20th 2007
Another winner!
Sunnyside Farm of Sanquhar, specialising in Gloucester Old Spot Pigs have won a GREAT TASTE AWARD for their Dry Cured Back Bacon. A great achievement ! Read on........
Sunnyside Farm, Sanquhar wins Great Taste Award
SUNNYSIDE FARM situated in Sanquhar is celebrating after winning a prestigious Great Taste Award.
The company has been presented with a much-desired Gold Great Taste Award for its Gloucester Old Spot dry cured back bacon.
Regarded as the industry Oscars, The Guild of Fine Food’s annual Great Taste Awards are the UK’s largest independent evaluation of fine food and drink.
Each year, almost 4,500 foods are blind-tasted by up to three separate teams of experts before the awards are made. Since May there have been nearly two weeks of tasting by over 400 independent judges. As a result, 530 Great Taste Awards have been given out for excellence in taste, texture and flavour.
Bob Farrand of the Guild of Fine Food, said: “These awards have been running for 14 years now and are a recognised mark of excellence that consumers can trust and rely on.
“The winning products have been through a thorough judging process and we are able to assure consumers that the Great Taste logo, which all award winners can use, signifies genuine, proven fine food. It’s not just a supermarket premium marketing slogan that bears almost no relation to the quality of the food in the packet.
“The Great Taste Awards reflect what is happening in the fine food halls, delicatessens and farm shops throughout the UK and during judging we tasted some fantastic gourmet delicacies from all over the world.”
Doreen, David and Dominic Smith breed pork, lamb, beef and Rose Veal at their Sanquhar based farm. They practice the highest welfare standards of outdoor reared pork specifically from Gloucester Old Spot pigs. The purebred Shetland sheep and pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle are fed nothing but grass to ensure great tasting lamb and beef. They are also Scotland’s only producers of outdoor reared Rose veal.
All products are processed in the farm’s own butchery, without any artificial colours or preservatives
The award winning bacon is produced by hand without the use of water or chemicals.
“We are over the moon to get some recognition for the hard work and devotion to our stock and our produce from the Great Taste Awards. I now hope we can convince the local population of Dumfriesshire to try something different and support local artisan producers.” Dominic Smith
August, 6th 2007
Sales of GREEN SHOPPING BAGS going well. See GRUMPYTAM & some other stallholders.
We are back in CUMBERNAULD on FRIDAY for our second trial. There will be an increased number of stalls - a total of 17 including the confectionary trailer. There will be a wide range of very good produce on sale and "the proof of the pudding will be in the eating of it". Grumpytam will be offering cooked burgers/sausages and steak in a roll and many stalls will be offering samples of their produce for you to taste before you buy. So come on down and have another great day.
July, 25th 2007
GREEN SHOPPING BAGS: Our new Market shopping bags are now available at all of our markets. Buy one from your favourite stall-holder. These bags are good in quality and style. They are manufactured from non-woven spun bonded polypropylene - a fabric based product. The bags are bio-degradable and they are made from second use plastics - in other words they have been recycled once before. The bags are attractive, hold a lot and pack well.
July, 23rd 2007
Not much news this week.
Our next market in Cumbernauld is coming up soon so we are looking forward to another good day there. This is on FRIDAY, 10th August, 2007 - 11am till 4 pm
And GOOD NEWS! FENCEBAY FISHERIES are climbing the success ladder. They are serious contenders for UKTV Food Local Food Hero Competition. They are now one of FIVE finalists for the Scottish Region. Keep an eye on www.uktvfood.co.uk
July, 1st 2007
The first market in CARLUKE was an outstanding success. The Carluke residents voted with their feet and "came on down" to the town centre. The weather forecast was NOT good but in the event it remained dry until the last 30 minutes or so. Our second trial of this venue will take place on Saturday, 29th September at the same time.
June, 24th 2007
Two bits of news
1. We are very pleased to acknowledge that THORNTONHALL FARMHOUSE ICE CREAM have collected 4 Bronze awards at this year's Highland show. They are up there with THE BEST.
2. We arrive in Carluke on Saturday (30th June) for the first of our two trial markets there. We have not got a licence yet but we are sure it will be issued. We will have 15 stalls, all being well, and they will offer a wide variety of food produce not normally found in the local shops. Quality is the essence. The CLYDESDALE ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP will have a charity stall and the ladies running this stall will be managing our EGG COMPETITION. What's that, you ask? Well, COME ON DOWN and find out. You COULD win the big prize of £50 of market vouchers or you might be a LUCKY NUMBER winner as well. What do you have to do? Simply guess the weight of the OSTRICH EGG! Easy!
June, 18th 2007
The proposed Carluke Market is now less than 2 weeks away. It should be a good day for the town. There should be a very good turn-out of stall-holders. Get down early and enter the "EGG" competition. YOU could be a winner. One lucky customer will receive £50 of market vouchers. All you have to do is guess the weight of an OSTRICH egg filled with SMARTIES.
There will be one CHARITY STALL at Carluke. This is The Clydesdale Arthritis Support Group. They will be running the EGG competition. Give them your support, please.
Talking about CHARITY, we are pleased to announce that LFML have collected £155 for YORKHILL CHILDREN's HOSPITAL. Thank you very much for your contributions.
June, 11th 2007
Cumbernauld - It was an excellent start for Cumbernauld. Big crowds, good weather and good fun.
Egg Competition winners were MRS PRIEST (£50) and MRS McCALLUM (£20). They will receive their vouchers in the next fewdays and we hope to see them back at the next Cumbernauld Market on FRIDAY, 10th AUGUST .
Coming soon will be the CARLUKE MARKET on Saturday, 30th June. This should be good too IF we get our temporary licence. We hope to have 17 or 18 stalls. Come to the town on the 30th June and do all your shoping there. Visit the permanent shops - they have much to offer and need your support.
June, 4th 2007
CUMBERNAULD - The first of the three trial markets in CUMBERNAULD takes place THIS Friday between 11am and 4pm. The market will be located in the SEAFAR Car Park which is on the NORTH SIDE of the entire Cumbernauld Shopping Centre. There will be 12/13 stalls we hope (we never know until the last minute) but this will give a good start to the project. Come a long YOU could be a lucky winner. There will be one £50 Market Voucher winner and a few more lesser vouchers issued. Give it a go!
CARLUKE - The licence application is now submitted and promotion of this trial is now underway. More info later
May, 15th 2007
The Stonehouse market was very good considering the awful weather. Thank you to all the people who turned up.
Next month sees the first Cumbernauld trial. Our first market not being held on a Saturday. Promotion of this market is now underway.
April, 11th 2007
No change on the last bit of news.
The CARLUKE Market is now being processed fully and the promotion of Stonehouse & Cumbernauld is well underway.
March, 26th 2007
As the year progresses we have other venues on the horizon. For your information these are:-
New Lanark Food & Craft Fair - Monday, 7th May
Stonehouse Market - Saturday, 12th May
Cumbernauld - FRIDAY, 8th June
Carluke - SATURDAY, 30th June (under discussion)
Cumbernauld - FRIDAY, 10th August
Cumbernauld - FRIDAY, 7th September
Carluke - Saturday, 29th September(under discussion)
March, 19th 2007
The Point to Point Neeting at Overton Farm
Saturday, 24th March, 2007
Seven RACES - first race 12.30pm
£10 entry and Race Card
Pony racing follows main event
Facilities available: Bar, Cafe, Bookmakers, Toilets
Come EARLY and have a great day!
FEBRUARY, 18th, 2007
1. Stall-holders/Producers
a. Strathaven Ales will return to Clarkston as a regular stall-holderin MARCH 2007. They are trying to obtain suitable licences for Overton & Hamilton but this is more difficult in South Lanarkshire Council.
b. Taylor's Bakery should be back in March, covering the Overton & Clarkston venues.
c. "Deli T" hope to commence trading at Clarkston in March. Selling PESTO & HUMMUS. Very good!
d. "Hot Chocolates" now trialling Overton and MAY come to CLARKSTON. Very good!
2. Market Venues & Events
a. CUMBERNAULD. LFML have been invited to trial an outdoor market in Cumbernauld. It is intended to hold each market on a FRIDAY in June (8th), August (10) and September (7). If these are successful then application for a full licence will be made
b. STONEHOUSE. LFML are in the process of applying for a temporary licence to hold a market in the centre of Stonhouse on SATURDAY, 12th May. This is to launch the 2007 Stonehouse Summer Festival
NOVEMBER 6th, 2006
NEW LANARK FOOD & CRAFT FAIR
The well established Food & Craft Fair will be held again at the New Lanark Conservation Centre. Running for 2 days it commences on SATURDAY, 11th November and follows on the next day, Sunday, 12th November. Trading is between 11am and 5 pm on both days.
Inside the "Centre" will be held a mixture of Food & Craft stalls and we understand that this is a sell-out for stall space. Outside you will find the "hardy" people with traditional market stalls. It is anticipated that there could be 10-12 stalls here.
An outing to New Lanark is always good and this weekend will be no exception. So come along with a "few" pennies and have a great day out. There is good parking and lots to see and do. Have a walk to the Falls of Clyde and then come back to the centre for an OSTRICH BURGER in a bun!
OCTOBER 2006............GENERAL NEWS / COMMENT
LFML have a spare Saturday each month. If you know of a good site / location please let us know.
Alternatively, if you wish to HIRE our stalls for your OWN EVENTS please contact us on 01555 771757 for details and availability. We can also provide a temporary power supply. Hires are not restricted to weekends but may be limited if your event coincides with a regular market day.
Please note that the regular Car Boot Sale at Overton Farm is NOT run by Lanarkshire Farmers' Market. For details contact Mr Young on 07889 442584.
The Car Boot Sales take place every SUNDAY and all Holiday Mondays between the 1st April & the 31st of October
19th October '06
Exotic mushrooms will no longer be on sale at the Nellfield Farming Company's Country Kitchen stall. The mushroom growers have gone into liquidation.
LATEST NEWS - MUSHROOMS BACK ON THE AGENDA
10th JulyS
Stall-holders
We have lost a few stall-holders over the past few weeks. They are:-
Made-2-Taste (Home baking, salad dishes, soups) - all venues
Cookie Crumbles (Cookies) - Clarkston
Gracie & Son( Tomatoes, Cucumbers etc) - Clarkston
29th May
A72 - Road Closure
The A72, Clyde Valley Road was closed on Saturday for an indefinate period owing to a landslip at Rosebank (near the Popinjay Hotel). If you come to Overton Farm via Garrion Bridge you will be diverted up to Carluke and on to the A73 leading to Lanark. At Braidwood turn RIGHT at the Station Inn and proceed down to Crossford where you meet the A72 coming from Lanark. Turn RIGHT and head for Overton Farm which is about 1 mile away. Come to us BEFORE you go for lunch at Sandyholm Garden Centre.
We will advise you when the road re-opens
22nd May
Seasonal fruits & tomatoes are back on the agenda for the next few months. Enjoy the freshness.
15th May
Looking for a Sturday job?
One of our stall holders is looking for an interested and willing person to help him overcome a current staffing problem.
Anyone interested should, in the first instance contact Grumpytam through our CONTACT US section.
This "job" does require some dedication but can be very rewarding as you will be working with like-minded people who are PROBABLY dafter than you. THAT's WHAT MAKES IT SUCH FUN
