Durham's Evening Market: The Full Line Up

Join us for Durham City's first ever Evening Market this Thursday 26th July from 4pm - 9pm!

We've got b-boying from The Wreckheads Krew, musical entertainment from singer Kris Atkins and a whole host of stalls for you to enjoy, including:

Food:

Joanne Pearn - sweet trees and confectionery
Localicious - high end bakery

Akins Family Bakers - delicious bakery goods

The Curry Shop - quality curry sauces
Dessert Heaven - gateaux, cakes and tortes
Obsessed by Cake - cup cakes
Trevor Ede - homemade fudge
The Cherry Tree - jams and chutneys
ECC Services - delicious hog roast
Monsieur Crepe - french crepes
IK Fish - fresh local seafood
A Chocolate Fountain and The Donut Van - yum!

Fashion and Accessories:

Deborah Cade - vintage clothing
Andre Nicole - fashion
Stones - costume jewellery
Paul Charlton - hats
Poppy Likes Dresses - preloved contemporary and retro clothing
Dawn Wright - vintage fashion
Suzanne Smith - handmade jewellery
Linda Chapman - dressmaker
Vintage @ No 14 - vintage and retro fashion
Beverley Tindale - silver jewellery

Gifts and Homeware:

Erica Jones - fused glass
Jill Elizabeth Mullen - hand-knitted and handmade felt bags
Lorna Wilson - china and porcelain items
Phoenix Trading - greeting cards, stationery
No Bones - quality canine confectionery
Rachel Mordey - handmade art
Oxfam  second-hand books

Thank you to all the retailers involved and look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrating the Outdoor Saturday Market

Summer is with us at last! 

What better time to take a trip to Durham City, walk the riverbanks, browse the Indoor Market and pick up some great items at our Saturday Outdoor Retail Market in the Market Place.

If you haven't discovered it yet, the City's Saturday Outdoor Retail Market is a real gem of a market with a huge range of food, fashion and gifts on offer every Saturday from 10am - 4:30pm.

All our stallholders are local independents who are real experts in their trades, making it a a fantastic chance to pick up bargains and some really individual items that you won't find elsewhere!

Who will you meet this Saturday?

FOOD

ECC Services - delicious hog roast, perfect for lunch!
Robsons of Durham – fine quality handmade fudge
The Bread Lady - a wonderful array of freshly baked bread
The Olive Tree - a wide selection of marinated olives
Lady Cup Cake - glamorous, freshly baked cupcakes
Sandra Milne – home-baked cakes
M Miller & Daughters – fruit and vegetables
Broom House Farm – hand-reared beef, lamb, mutton, pork
Hill Island Brewery – locally brewed beers
Crazy Fred – Salsas and dips, chilli sauces and chutneys

CLOTHES

John Elliott – militiaria clothing
Thrift Boutique – designer cast-offs and vintage gems
Malhotra – general fashion at excellent prices
Colin Faulkener – bespoke t-shirts
Vintage @ No 14 – vintage and preloved fashion items
Dunelm Hemp – eco-clothing and accessories
Silver Dawning Jewellery - handmade silver jewellery
Jessie Bellamy – scarves and accessories
Chris Lilley - jewellery items

HOMEWARE AND GIFTS

Napa Arts - portraits and pencil sketches by a local artist 
John Erwin – North East landscape photographer
John Reynolds – collectable toys
No Bones – quality canine confectionery
Scented Melts - popular scented candles
George Campbell – flossy footwear
Whickham Cottage Crafts – shabby chic homewear and gifts

Come rain or shine, the Saturday Outdoor Retail Market is always there, offering excellent quality products at fantastic prices for all.

So instead of heading to the supermarket this Saturday, why not make a change - come and support Durham's talented independent retailers and enjoy a sunny day out in our fabulous city!

Nature's bounty... at Durham City Farmers' Market

Have you discovered Durham City Farmers' Market yet?

Taking place in our historic Market Place on the third Thursday of each month from 9am to 3:30pm, Durham City Farmers' Market features a wide variety of local, free-range and fresh produce from across the North East.

Durham Markets established the City Farmers' Market 12 years ago, as a way of connecting farmers with the public and bringing a wide range of locally produced food straight to the masses.

Our farmers are hugely experienced independents who are real experts in their field, and the variety and quality of their offering makes the Farmers' Market a truly alternative way to shop.

By cutting out the middle men and buying direct, produce here is much cheaper than in your average supermarket... and the food tastes really fresh!

It's also the perfect way to reduce your weekly food miles and support the local economy, picking up local independent produce within hours of it being picked.

Who's coming in July?:

• Oldfields Pantry - restaurant quality food at home
• Broom House Farm - Aberdeen Angus beef, lamb, mutton, British Saddleback pork
• Broom Mill Farm - sausages, bacon, gammon, pork, beef, chicken and salami
• Durham Venison & Game - fine quality local game meat
• Laceys Cheese - traditional and handmade cheese
• The Brownie Bar - gorgeously gooey rich chocolate Brownies
• Northumberland CheeseCompany - handmade farmhouse cheese
• Mainsgill Farm - award-winning home-produced meats
• Westholme Farm - own-reared beef lamb &beef sausages, beef burgers
• The Hog Roast (ECCServices) - the perfect idea for lunch!
• Robsons of Durham - fine quality fudge
• Trees Can't Dance - chilli sauces, spices, pickles and preserves
• Alison's Country Kitchen - delicatessen and bakery
• The Bread Lady - very tasty locally baked bread
• Durham Green Lane - Local wild hedgerow jams, jellies and preserves
• Durham Wildlife Trust - protecting wildlife and promoting nature conservation
• The Curry Shop - restaurant quality curry
• RSPB - protecting birds and all wildlife in the UK

Why not come along this Thursday to find out what’s in season, chat to the stallholders and get ideas for new recipes.

Whatever the weather, we'll be happy to see you! :-)

Future 2012 Durham City Farmers Market dates for your diary:

• Thursday 20th July
• Thursday 16th August
• Thursday 20th September
• Thursday 18th October
• Thursday 15th November
• Thursday 13th and 20th December

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Season for good weather

Never has Durham City needed good weather more than during the week ahead. Why? 

We've got the Miners' Gala, Ed Miliband is speaking, a visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and Durham City Farmers' Market, of course!

July is always a busy month in Durham and this year is no exception...

The annual Durham Miner's Gala takes place in the city tomorrow, Saturday 14th July, with hundreds of ex-miners and their families taking to the streets with their banners and brass bands in a traditional March through the City and down to the Racecourse, where a political speech will be delivered this year by Labour leader Ed Miliband. In the afternoon, the procession will then march on up to the Cathedral for a special service of thanksgiving and a blessing of the banners.

The Miners' Gala is traditionally the busiest day of the year, with crowds thronging the streets and people celebrating across the City. The music, the uniforms and the vibrant colours are always spectacular. If the sun shines, it promises to be the perfect occasion!

Next Wednesday 18th July is another highlight for the City, as the Queen and Prince Philip take a trip up to Durham Castle, passing through the Market Place at lunchtime. The last time that the Queen came to visit Durham was during her Golden Jubilee tour of Great Britain in 2002, so it's a very special occasion and one that we are very much looking forward to.

And finally, on Thursday 19th July, it's Durham City Farmers' Market! The perfect place for you to meet local farmers and pick up best quality farm produce direct from the producers themselves at fantastic prices.

So away with the brollies, raincovers and kagools! 

Here's to a full week of sunshine in Durham - starting.... NOW! :-)