Dates for Your Diary – April 2023

With the passing of the Spring equinox and the clocks going forward, there’s more than a few very welcome signs that the warmer seasons are heading our way.

As we take the first steps into Spring, so the local farmer’s markets also start to fill our calendars once again. Here’s where you can find us throughout April.

Saturday 1^st April, 9am to 2pm – Carlisle Farmers Market

Our cheese will be available from Christine’s Kitchen. The market is set in the idyllic grounds of Carlisle Cathedral, only a few short steps from The Fratry – perfect for a light lunch following your shopping.

Thursday 6^th, 13^th, 20^th and 27^th April, 9am to 4pm – Keswick Market

Stretching from the top of the Market Square, down towards the corner of Bank Street the whole area is pedestrianized offering a variety of stalls, many of those locally produced. A unique, vibrant market set in the heart of the Lake District.

Saturday 8^th 20^th April, 9am to 1.30pm – Hexham Farmers Market, Market Place, Hexham

Hexham Farmers Market is always great place to meet local producers and our cheese is available from Diane and Eric of Slackhouse Farm.

Saturday 8^th April, 11am to 3pm – Lockerbie Market, Lockerbie Town Hall

Our cheese will be available from this month at Lockerbie market, on the stall of Christine’s Kitchen.

Saturday 15^th April, 9.30 to 1.30pm – Dalston Makers Market, Victory Hall, Dalston

A compact, village farmers market offering locally produced food and artisan crafts with a warm welcoming atmosphere, not forgetting the pop-up café.

Friday 21^st April, 9.30 to 12.30 – Egremont Farmers Craft and Trade Market

Held in Egremont Market Hall, Market Street, Egremont. This is the only market we attend in the west of the county, and the ideal opportunity to stock up on your cheese and butter.

Saturday 22^nd April – Taste Cumbria, Wigton

Taste Cumbria makes its return for 2023! We’ll be there with plenty of lovely cheese for you to try and buy, along with delicious locally produced jams and chutneys from Christine’s Kitchen.

Friday 28^th April, 9am to 3pm – Kendal Farmers Market, Market Place, Kendal

A truly northern farmers market with an array of award winning local produce.

Saturday 29^th April, 9am to 1.30pm – Brampton Farmers Market, Brampton Town Centre

Our cheese is available alongside Christine’s Kitchen delicious jams and chutneys at Brampton’s sustainable market, which offers a wide range of local produce, sweets treats and crafts.