Farmers Market

[maxmix]

Having the market in the centre of Town would encourage more people to venture to the town centre for shopping rather than just going to the Supermarket. It was a great thing for the town and I really hope it can be reinstated in the town centre as it provides a focal point for promoting local produce.

Definitely.... As I said earlier any positives to attract people into the town centre area must be looked at in a big way now...

I spoke to a few shop keepers this week and mentioned this again, most were for it etc...

maxmix

[Bonnie Lass]

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[Stebyr]

I attended the ExploreKintyre meeting, it is for the whole of Kintyre, the website is new and needs more images/content, its not focused on North Kintyre only. Some businesses with a PA29 postcode are not eligible for ExploreCampbeltown which is a pity as they are closer to Campbeltown than Tarbert. I believe the PA28 postcode stops just north of Bellochantuy and goes as far as Carradale on the East Coast.

ExploreKintyre is for everyone, just get in touch and add your details. The more details available, the more images uploaded, the more areas of Kintyre will be covered.

Can we revert back to the original topic Farmers (and hopefully Town) Market to generate trade for all in the town centre. With the added bonus that Burnside Square will belong to all the people in the area and not to the 20 or so cars that can park there.

[Kintyre Forum News]

Why don't you formally raise the question with our three Councillors, Argyll & Bute Council and Campbeltown Town's Centre manager, Trader's Association? The Kintyre Forum would be happy to send an e-mail off and we can keep track of progress on here?

A Campbeltown Market would be a great idea. When the Farmer's Market ws in Burnside Square I went every month and visited other shops in the town - bought rolls, butcher meat etc. Sad to say I have been once or twice to the farmers market since it moved....

[Stebyr]

Why don't you formally raise the question with our three Councillors, Argyll & Bute Council and Campbeltown Town's Centre manager, Trader's Association? The Kintyre Forum would be happy to send an e-mail off and we can keep track of progress on here?

A Campbeltown Market would be a great idea. When the Farmer's Market ws in Burnside Square I went every month and visited other shops in the town - bought rolls, butcher meat etc. Sad to say I have been once or twice to the farmers market since it moved....

I have already sent e-mails to the three Councillors and last week I spoke to Pamela at the Courier so something might happen. Your point that you have only been to the Farmers Market a couple of times since it moved reinforces my point.

[Kintyre Forum News]

Happy to ask the questions too Stebyr - that way we can record the response officially which always help.

[Ship called Dignity]

Some may be interested on comments made on the original thread - viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6149&hilit=famers+market

[Stebyr]

I am pleased to say I have had two responses to my e-mails to the local councilors and they are both positive although the responses are qualified depending on the completion of the CHORD project

[Nomad]

fortnightly, alternating betweeen Tarbert & the Toon?

best of both worlds? stalls from north coming south, stalls from south going north?

probably a crazy idea

[maxmix]

fortnightly, alternating betweeen Tarbert & the Toon?

best of both worlds? stalls from north coming south, stalls from south going north?

probably a crazy idea

It may sound crazy to some, but a great idea Campbeltown needs as much help as it can to get people to come to the town centre.... No doubt Tarbert could do with a hand also....

maxmix

PS It's Spring.... No time like the present

[John A]

fortnightly, alternating betweeen Tarbert & the Toon?

best of both worlds? stalls from north coming south, stalls from south going north?

probably a crazy idea

Does the farmers market not alternate between Campbeltown 1st week of the month, Tarbert 2nd, Ardrishaig 3rd and Cairndow 4th with stalls coming to all markets from Mid Argyll and Kintyre already?

[Stebyr]

fortnightly, alternating betweeen Tarbert & the Toon?

best of both worlds? stalls from north coming south, stalls from south going north?

probably a crazy idea

Does the farmers market not alternate between Campbeltown 1st week of the month, Tarbert 2nd, Ardrishaig 3rd and Cairndow 4th with stalls coming to all markets from Mid Argyll and Kintyre already?

The reason it is monthly is because it goes round Argyll so a fortnightly Farmers Market would not be feasible

[arranlambco]

If any livestock producers from Kintyre wish to market your own produce, then we can help you achieve this.

Isle of Mull Slaughterhouse can slaughter, butcher, pack and suitably label, beef, lamb/mutton, pork and venison ready for you to sell either to retail or wholesale customers.

At present we slaughter 2 days per fortnight.
I can help organise livestock collection at Kennacraig in the Summer months and Lochgilphead during Winter as I travel from Arran to Mull on a regular basis, to manage the plant.
I have a 10ft trailer with decks, so can accommodate up to around 30 odd lambs/sheep, or 12 - 18 pigs or 3 cattle.
Return of your meat would either be done by myself or Waltons of Oban using a refrigerated van.

Feel free to contact me for further information on, enquiries@mullslaughterhouse.co.uk, 07962 219481 or 01680 300318
Many Thanks

Iain Anderson

[Stebyr]

The Campbeltown Courier is doing an article this week. Should be interesting

[Ship called Dignity]

The Campbeltown Courier is doing an article this week. Should be interesting

Good to get more coverage on it. Can only be a good thing for the town. Good on you for taking it forward.