MARTOCK - business focus Yandles Handmade Market on Saturday 16th July
SATURDAY 16th July brings the Summer Handmade Market to Yandles & Son Ltd, situated in the picturesque Somerset village of Martock, located less than 1 mile from the A303 London to Exeter road, on the edge of the beautiful Somerset Levels. A free, fun, family friendly day out supporting some of the best of the South West’s art and crafts people. Along with lots of lovely stalls you will find demonstrations from leading woodworkers and crafters. The Arts and Crafts shop will also have fantastic offers instore with a wide selection of art supplies, yarn, and fabrics too! The wood shop will also have amazing offers available! The Handmade Craft Market, initially started in July 2015 offering 30 pitches to makers, artists, wood turners and designers selling all manner of quality handmade goods. The success of the first craft market has led to Yandles holding it
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three times a year due to so much interest and demand from local crafts people, food makers and plant growers offering outdoor pitches to sell their products and now they have around 70 stalls, all selling quality handmade pieces from gifts and homeware, clothing, toys, sculptures, stained and fused glass, jewellery and much more. They also have their own Yandles café on site serving hot and cold food and drink for the day. There is a super atmosphere to be felt from either selling your goods or attending the market to see all the wonderful items available to buy. The event is completely free to the public, including free onsite car parking and is the perfect family day out for those who love unique and hand-crafted items.
