Markets in the 031: Farmer’s market starts weekend edition
Once a month, Caxton Local Media will be promoting local markets in the Highway, Berea and Durban North areas.
MARKETS are the lifeblood of every community as they provide a space to connect people and businesses.
From locally grown foods to jewellery, to clothing to handmade goods and crafts, every market has something unique on offer for those supporting local businesses.
Once a month, Berea Mail, Highway Mail and Northglen News will be promoting markets in their area as a way of showcasing some of these markets and showing how you can support your community by buying local.
Umhlanga Farmers Market Weekend Edition
When: Every Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00.
Where: Autumn Drive, Prestondale.
How to get in touch: Email umhlangafarmersmarket@gmail.com or follow the market on Instagram under the handle, @umhlangafarmersmarket.
IN recent years, the Umhlanga Farmer’s Market has grown from strength to strength since its launch in 1984.
The weekly market has attracted hundreds of residents and visitors looking for a variety of items including fresh food and vegetables.
On Saturday, history was made as the owners of the market launched the Umhlanga Farmer’s Market Weekend Edition.
According to Ethel Currie, one of the co-owners of the market, the weekend edition was in an effort to grow the following for local entrepreneurs and give locals a chance to attend the market.
“So many people have reached out to us and have asked me tirelessly about starting up a weekend edition. So many people are working during the week and aren’t able to attend the Wednesday market. I’ve been putting off the decision for so long as it is a big endeavour. It’s a bigger market than our weekly market with more food offerings. One of the other co-owners and stallholders, Nish-Moodley Fakir, was also instrumental in getting me to launch the weekend edition,” she said.
Currie said her hope is for word to spread on the weekend market.
“Going forward, we will be hosting a weekly weekend market from 10:00 until 15:00. We had such a phenomenal response, and we are so grateful to everyone who supported us at our launch. The whole philosophy behind a farmer’s market is to have somewhere you can buy fresh bread, cheese, meat and veggies. We feel our market has a well-curated balance of farmers’ produce/wholefoods as well as unique crafts and food on the go,” she said.
The market takes place on Autumn Drive, Prestondale.
For more information, find the Umhlanga Farmer’s Market on Facebook or contact Ethel on 060 303 3957 or email umhlangafarmersmarket@gmail.com
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