Meldreth Market

Meldreth Market, 2021

Thank you to those who have shown an interest in our proposed walking market. To make it a worthwhile event, however, we do need more people who would like to participate. Anyone can join in! If you missed the original article providing information, please read on. Two ladies from Melbourn organised a walking market in Melbourn and Meldreth in November. It was, despite the cold, very enjoyable and we met some lovely people so I thought it could be repeated in Meldreth providing an opportunity for anyone to sell items they have made or no longer want. Many craft fairs have been cancelled, so we have lost the opportunity to sell our goods and the walking market provided a great way to do this. Weeks of lockdown have perhaps given you a chance to make or grow things, or sort out things you no longer want. If you grow plants and cannot use them all, you can sell the surplus. If you have de-cluttered perhaps you have clothes, CDs/DVDs, books, games, china etc. to dispose of and which someone else might benefit from. If you bake cakes, make jams or pickles there are always people that love to buy something home-made. Anything, in fact, as long as it is legal! The idea is, in part, to raise money for the church, a charity close to your heart, or local good cause. The choice would be yours but proceeds of at least a part of what you sell should be given to support the cause of your choosing. In doing so it will give you a space on the map that will be made available so everyone knows where you are, what you will be selling and which good cause you are supporting. Your stall, depending on the weather and any rules at the time, can be in your garage, a gazebo in your garden or drive, a summerhouse, shed or, with any required permissions, communal areas. As things stand(!), I am proposing that this takes place on the last Sunday in June. Please register your interest or contact me for more information. It commits you to nothing but it will give me an indication of how many people wish to take part enabling it to go ahead. lesleyfarbridge@hotmail.com or telephone (01763) 261578. Lesley Farbridge