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February 27, 2012 Suffolk Free Press by Neil Bracegirdle.
In the past, the farmers’ market has been very popular and we are determined that it will survive
THE fortunes of an ailing farmers’ market could be set for a turn around after the venture was taken over.
Sudbury’s monthly farmers’ market at St Peter’s has been run by the town council for the last seven years.
However, only a handful of stalls now remain and customer numbers have hit an all-time low.
With the council unable to spark interest in the market and with concerns over its long-term future, the management has been handed to businesswoman Justine Paul on a six-month trial basis.
Ms Paul, who runs similar markets in Lavenham and Assington – attracting hundreds of visitors – said: “I am delighted to be taking over the management of the market and my immediate aim is to attract more than 20 stall holders and a high number of customers.
“The current traders are very enthusiastic and positive, and I think that will help when I am trying to attract more to come on board. I am determined to make this happen.”
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