AboutA group of local people have come together to set up and and run the “24 Carrots” Jewellery Quarter (JQ) Farmers’ Markets in the Big Peg Car park from 4th July 2009.
The “24 Carrots” JQ Farmers’ Market functions as a sub group of the Jewellery Quarters’ Residents’ Association.
Each market will consist of 20-30 stalls and be sited in front of the Big Peg.
It is anticipated that the markets will become a fully self-funding social enterprise, providing:
- regular monthly markets throughout the year
- special one-off events that benefit the area and its community
Any and all surpluses will be re-invested back into the development of the market and for the improvement of the area for the benefit of the community.
The farmers’ market aims to:
- provide an irresistibly exciting central place for people to meet friends and families, share good food and have fun in style
- enhance the JQ diamond trade by promoting themes of weddings and sparkling celebrations in all cultures
- contribute to the success of local businesses by increasing the number of people who visit the JQ regularly
- provide a wide range of fresh, local produce from farmers and local schools’ and neighbourhood allotments
- support healthy eating initiatives in partnership with local schools and primary care trusts
- provide a central platform on which to build community cohesion
- support social inclusion by providing people with an opportunity to volunteer and be trained in setting up and running markets
- promote creativity by stimulating and marketing community based events & activities
The calendar for up coming markets in 2010:
- Saturday 20 February 2010
- Saturday 20 March 2010
- Saturday 17 April 2010
- Saturday 15 May 2010
- Saturday 19 June 2010
- Saturday 17 July 2010
- Saturday 21 August 2010
- Saturday 18 September 2010
- Saturday 16 October 2010
- Saturday 20 November 2010
- Saturday 18 December 2010
Previous markets were held on:
- Saturday 4 July 2009 (Launch with Jazz Festival)
- Saturday 19 September 2009
- Saturday 17 October 2009
- Saturday 21 November 2009
- Saturday 5 December 2009
