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< Shipbourne Farmers' Market
Next market: Thur 21st May, 9.00am - 11.00am
In 1285, Edward I granted Shipbourne permission to hold a weekly market. In May 2003 the Parochial Church Council re-inaugurated the market. In 2023, we celebrated our 20th Anniversary, with a charity dinner cooked by our Patron, Michel Roux, who spent his early years in Shipbourne
Our objectives are to :- - provide a unique shopping experince and focal point for our local community - provide an outlet where shoppers can purchase a variety locally grown/bred/made produce - offer a retail outlet for small local producers - earn funds which are given to agricultural charities.
The market operates both inside and outside the Church and has wonderful views of the Greensand Ridge on one side and the Common on the other. To keep up to date as to what's new at the market sign up for our Market Newsletter. by clicking on 'REMINDERS' (see above).
The Co-operative Stall has been created by Shipbourne Farmers Market for local stallholders who are unable to attend the market but still wish to sell their produce. We offer a variety of Rapeseed oils, honey, local Kent wines and spirits from Greensand Distillery
We are Freedom Coffee - roasting locally in Borough Green and selling single-origin coffee beans which can be ground upon request for the perfect home brew. Freedom Coffee is a nano-roastery based in Borough Green, on a mission to disrupt the coffee industry for the better.
We focus on transparency and ethical sourcing that gives back to both farmers and communities, with a portion of profits donated to our charitable partner (IMPACT) with every sale.
We simply want to make the finest spirits possible from locally sourced surplus produce which reflects the flavours of the woods, orchards, fields and hedgerows that surround our distillery.
We use advanced technology and 100% renewable energy and work with our region's farmers to reduce food waste at the farm gate by fermenting and distilling quality produce that supermarkets won't take.
I make all natural dehydrated dog treats; my core products are all made with fresh wild venison, with the occasional special if something else is available.
Local game including venison, rabbit, pigeon, quail, pheasant in season plus Boar and Apple sausages, and now Beef from Waters Farm Penshurst, Lamb from Penshurst Place. and our own own Chicken and quail
Meophams Valley Vineyard was originally established in 1991 by David Grey who created a range of award winning still and sparking wines. In 2015 Surjit and Surrinder Bassi, who spent many years working with David, became the proud owners of the Meopham Valley Vineyard
Products: Wines
Contact: Surjit and Surrinder Bassi 01474 325148 email >
Charcuterie producer based in East Farleigh. We produce our own hams, salami, bresaola, bacon and other cured produce. We also specialise in fresh butchered and dry aged meat to order for the retail and wholesale markets.
Products: Meats : Charcuterie
Contact: Kevin Conway 07773 000982/07545889641 email >
The Cannon family has run Roughway Farm for over 50 years and grow Raspberries, Cherries, Plums, Apples, Greengages, and Kent Cobnuts. We now sell Apple juice and apple and fruit mixes on line.
Products: Cereals, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Nuts, Prepared Food
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Kent countryside, Silverhand Estate is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of English sparkling wine, having established the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 900 acres.
Products: Honey, Spirits, Veg & fruit boxes, Wines
We make Sourdough Bread and Pastries using tradition hand crafted methods.
We pride ourselves in supporting local businesses and are always looking for eco friendly and sustainable solutions.
We grow all our own vegetables, fruits and herbs.
Watts Farm is a family-run business which farms over 600 hectares of land across 10 farms in Kent and Essex. We grow around 100 different crops each year.
We hand make Winterdale Cheese, a traditional cheddar style cheese using unpasteurised milk. It is then cloth bound and matured in our cellars, built into the chalk downs, for 10 months.
Products: Cheese, Cheese Monger
Contact: Robin & Carla Betts 01732 820021/07779802926 email >
Yotes Court Vineyard is a 75-acre vineyard in Kent producing 250+ tonnes of grapes a year. It is one of the first accredited WineGB Sustainable Producers in England. The vineyard is located to the west of Yotes Court, (an English Heritage Grade 1 listed manor house) between the picturesque villages of West Peckham and Mereworth in Kent.
I create unique greeting cards from my original watercolour paintings, print & hand embellish them. You can personalise them too!
Plus a range of wrapping paper, gift tags & notepads with my designs
All shapes and sizes of wooden plant troughs.
Logs
Products: Garden Furniture, Wood (logs)
Contact: Dave Wells 01959532538
Ightham Wood Products
Unique gifts made from wood especially our popular cheese and charcuterie boards, garden features like rose arches and hurdles, and bespoke commissions.
Products: Garden Furniture
Contact: Sue & Andrew Chessons 07712816019 email >
Nick Winter Pottery
I make large and small scale ceramics, mainly in stoneware and porcelain using my hands with just a few, simple tools and brush painting techniques informed by a deep love of drawing life and nature.
Tableware pottery. Perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Will's Plaice is a mobile Fishmonger selling the highest quality fresh fish and seafood. All products are sustainably sourced or line caught and never frozen offering peace of mind to all my customers.
Will is a 'Guest Stall' as he purchases his fresh fish from the Grimsby Dock fish market.
Producers have always been a key element in the operation of our Farmers Market and we have created systems to help their operation.
- Before the use of credit cards at the market was common, customers could buy 'Shipbourne pounds' with their credit card at the pub next door, which they could then spend at the market . - Following the first week of 'lock down' we created an 'on-line drive thru' solution, which enabled producers to continue to earn an income and became a very popular shopping experience for the community. Kent Life awarded the market 'Best Food and Drink initiative during Lockdown' and twe were awarded by the Government a 'Great Inspirations' award.
The market won the Farm Retail Association 'Best National Farmers Market' in 2022 and was 7 times winner 'Best Farmers Market in Kent' between 2010 and 2019
Shipbourne Farmers market also featured in :- - BBC series 'Farmers Country Showdown Click here to see it - BBC Radio 4 'Food and Farming'; - BBC 'Farming Today' re Shipbourne Farmers' Market pounds'. - Financial Times' as an example for preserving our Church heritage.
Places To Visit+
Next door to the Church is the The Chaser Inn where you can have breakfast after your shopping or lunch !
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