Alderley Edge Farmers Market moved to a new location this weekend to host a special Easter market.
Local producers set up their stalls at Aldeli on Easter Sunday where owner Stephen Higham provided a barbecue on the terrace throughout the day.
Twenty-nine stalls were located around the New York deli offering a selection of homemade food and crafts. Two students from Salford University also attended to cover the event, for a film they are producing as part of their Masters degree, and Mr Bolton brought along his Eagle Owl which proved a popular attraction.
Christine Munro, who set up the Alderley Edge Farmer's Market nearly 14 years ago, said "I was really pleased with the market. I thought the atmosphere was great and all the farmers and producers had a good day. We all enjoyed being at the New York Deli, Stephen and Ilana made us very welcome.
"I received some really complimentary comments from the customers which was lovely. They said how nice it was to be able to shop and then call in the deli for a cup of coffee, sit in the warmth before going out again to get some more shopping. The windows of the deli got very steamed up with so many people in there!"
Christine added "Both customers and producers thought it worked really well and felt it would be great to be there in the summer months. They weren't too sure about the winter though!"
Stephen Higham added "All stall holders remarked what a nice atmosphere there was and having the provision of hot food and drink made customers stay a lot longer.
"Considering that it was Easter Sunday and it rained heavily half way through business was quite good. We hope to repeat market again."
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The windows of the deli got so steamed up by the number of people who were in? What? It must have been a stampede after midday I guess. Incidentally, also the market that was held down London Road in December, on another terrible day, weather-wise, was deemed a great, busy success. Well, I was there, and it was awful. The French girl who always sells out of bread when the market is indoor was hardly selling anything, as so few people were around. I'll go whatever the weather but, really, these two attempts were far from successful. They reminded me of that time when Bramhall held the market last year; a stellar fiasco, even though I still went for the olives that Dominic sells.
I was doing a raffle for Wilmslow Lions with the giant Easter Egg and so spoke to lots of people about the market while they were filling in the Lions card and all of the comments were very complimentary and supportive.
What would you suggest to improve the market Steph? I would love to have some imput from customers and visitors to the market. Bouncing ideas off each other often brings great results.