Fabulous Farmers’ Markets - Winner announced.

Best Farmers’ Market for Vegetarians Award

The Vegetarian Society is pleased to announce that the winner of the Best Farmers’ Market for Vegetarians Award is Teesdale Farmers Market, Barnard Castle.

Liz O’Neill, Head of Communications at The Vegetarian Society said, “The farmers market at Barnard Castle really impressed the judges. Stalls with vegetarian produce or vegetarian options were plentiful, well labelled and easy to identify. There was a strong emphasis on the provenance of items for sale and this was added to by the knowledge of the stall holders. Plus the food looked fresh, tasty and appealing. Many congratulations to the winners.”

This new award was created to applaud farmers’ markets across the UK with nominations coming from Vegetarian Society members and the general public. The shortlist was as follows:

The Vegetarian Society has produced a free, full colour, recipe booklet entitled Season to Taste which promotes UK-grown seasonal produce - visit www.vegsoc.org or call 0161 925 2000 for a free copy.

NOTES TO EDITORS

• For more information or interviews please contact Su/Liz in the press office on 0161 925 2000 or 07973 108 165/7.

• Recipes and free images available by calling the press office.

• The market takes place at Barnard Castle on the Cobbles.

• The award will be presented to the market organisers at the market on Saturday 1 December at 1pm by Liz O’Neill of The Vegetarian Society. Photography will be available. Liz will be available for interviews please call 0161 925 2000 or 07973 108167.