Farmers markets show the Community Effort

November 8, 2007

The monthly Farmers’ Markets held in Llantrisant, Llantwit Fardre and Penderyn are now being run by the local community. The popular markets were previously managed by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, but will now be organised by local residents.

Councillor Graham Thomas, Cabinet Member for Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Rhondda Cynon Taf, said: “These popular markets offer a wide range of healthy, delicious produce and are a huge asset to Rhondda Cynon Taf. We’ve decided to hand over the running and organising of the markets to people who are at the heart of local communities, so they can help the markets become even more successful.”

Locally produced lamb, beef, pork and poultry are on sale at the markets, as well as breads, cakes, chutneys, honey, cheese and more.

Llantrisant Farmers’ Market is held in the Old Victorian School, Llantrisant, on the second Friday of every month. (Contact: Tony O’Sullivan on 01443 237774) There is an additional market in Llantrisant on Wednesday, December 5.

Church Village Farmers’ Market is at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre on the third Thursday of every month (Contact Richard Holland on 01443 201722)

Penderyn Farmers’ Market is usually held in Penderyn Community Centre on the last Sunday of the month, but the December market in Penderyn will be on December 16. (Contact Annette Wilkins on 01685 812545)

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