Orton and
Pooley Bridge Farmers Markets
"
The very best foodie day out in Cumbria"
National
Farmers Market of the Year 2005
Drink:
Strawberry
Bank Liqueurs
(Guest stall)
Helen and Mike Walsh
make their delicious liqueurs
at Plumgarth's, near Kendal.
You can choose from damson,
sloe orblackberry gin; blackberry
or strawberry liqueur; damson
beer. Contact |
Fairtrade
(Orton farmers market only)
We didn't really know which category
to put this in but since our Fairtrader
has tea and coffee we plumped for the
Drink section.
By their very nature, Fairtrade
products cannot claim to be
local but we feel that the
principles of the Fairtrade
movement are entirely in keeping
with the spirit of the farmers
market movement.
Sarah Yallop sells Fairtrade
teas, coffes, sugars, dried
fruit including pineapple and
mango, chocolate and cereals
as well as a few craft items.
The idea behind Fairtrade is to ensure that the farmers and craftworkers
in Asia, Africa and Latin America are given a realistic price
for their goods that covers the costs of production and allows
them to feed their families and invest in their communities through
clean water, schooling and medical services. It gives workers
a chance to survive and to support themselves and their families
with dignity. These people don't want charity, but they need
our support. |
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For
details of other accredited farmers markets in cumbria and
the uk visit our Links page
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