Pannier Market is best in Britain!

South Molton Pannier Market has been crowned the best community market in Great Britain.

The award from the National Association of British Markets was presented at a ceremony in Birmingham on January 26th. The Pannier Market has been voted in the top ten twice before, but this year scooped the top prize!

Market supervisor William Tyacke said, “This award means so much to the town, and we have been overwhelmed with everyone’s support. We may not have a big budget, but we have proved that our market has a very big heart and is loved by many.”

Events and promotions manager Melanie James thanked the market traders, shoppers and supporters, “This is such a fantastic accolade for our market and our community. We’re hugely proud of this award.”

Main photo - traders and the market team celebrate Inset - events manager Melanie James holding the award, flanked by town clerk Andrew Coates (left) and market supervisor William Tyacke (right)

Photos by Karolina Andreasova