Grinches look away now - only 7 days left until Christmas…

...Market days that is!  The popular Shoreham Farmers’ and Artisans’ Markets, together with the rapidly growing Lancing Village Market, only have three more events each before Christmas Day arrives!

Councillor Brian  Boggis, Executive Member for Regeneration at Adur District Council, said:

“Our growing markets showcase the incredible range of high quality food, drink and produce that we have on our doorsteps, as well as the beautiful work from local artisans which make perfect Christmas presents.

“I’m really proud of living in a District where markets can thrive, where small businesses can sell direct to their customers and where residents can easily purchase local produce.

“With such a range on offer, why not make this Christmas a truly ‘Local Christmas’ and purchase all of your food and drink from the markets?”

Councillor Emma Evans, Adur District Council’s Executive Member for the Environment, is equally enthusiastic.

“Our markets prove that food doesn’t have to travel huge distances from point of production to point of sale.  The price and quality of what’s on offer locally easily matches that of products flown in for supermarkets from around the world.

“It’s really important that we’re able to continue to support our markets - they’re good for our health, for our local businesses and for the environment.”

Lancing Village Market will be returning this Saturday, with live entertainment on offer too. The market stalls will open from 9am until 1pm in Littlecroft car park, Queensway.

Dates for the regular Adur markets are as follows:

·         Shoreham Farmers’ Market - Saturday 12th November and 10th December

·         Shoreham Artisans’ Market - Saturday 22nd October and 26th November

·         Lancing Village Market - Saturday 15th October, 19th November and 17th December

In addition to the planned market days, there are some special festive events planned from the end of November until the Christmas weekend:

·         Shoreham Artisans Christmas Market - 25th to 27th November

·         Southwick Christmas Festival - 3rd December

·         Lancing Christmas Festival - 17th December

Keep an eye on the Councils’ website (www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/markets) for more details as the exciting plans come together over the next few weeks.