Producers wanted for new Wellsford farmers market

Wellsford could have its own farmers market by next month.

Businessman Tony Sowden has secured the old railway station premises in Station Road from which to operate the outdoor Saturday market and is now looking for a core of around 20 stallholders to commit to the weekly market.

He hopes that growers and producers from Maungaturoto to Kaukapakapa will be interested in taking stalls, which will operate from 6am to 3pm.

Tony, who convenes the town’s annual Santa Parade and is a member of Wellsford Promotions group, says that he has been “toying with the idea” of a farmers market for about 18 months and is happy that his plans are getting finalised.

“Having an interest in promoting Wellsford has led me to the concept of a farmers’ market as being a way to benefit the community through the participation of people who are passionate about their produce,” he says.

“I think we have a good venue, with plenty of room for parking, and will hopefully catch people travelling north or out to Mangawhai. The aim is for local produce for local people.”

Tony says stalls will cost $20. He hopes the first market will be held on October 30.

For further information phone Tony on 423 7557 or 027 475 2975 or wellsfordgrowersmarket@xtra.co.nz