Lenham Country Market Wins National Honour at Farm Retail Awards

The Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 12 March in Birmingham and is one of the highlights in the FRA calendar, showcasing the fantastic work which goes on around the country to promote and support real, local food.

Chair of the FRA, Emma Mosey said: “Every year it is an honour to celebrate the farm shops, farmers markets and PYO businesses that belong to the FRA. These businesses are often independent and family-run sitting at the very heart of our communities, bridging the gap between field and fork, sourcing fresh and nutritious produce with low food miles,which is something we passionately believe. Congratulations to all our winners this year.”

The FRA’s Patron Hugh Fearnely-Whittingstall commented, “These awards are a true testament to the passion, drive, and sheer excitement about good local food, that all the winners and finalists bring to their respective businesses. It is a wonderful opportunity to have everyone together under the same roof, celebrating the values and ethos of the farming community and the FRA. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part.”

Lenham Country Market takes place on the 2nd Sunday of the month in Lenham Village Square and is open to the public between 9 and 1. The Market celebrates its 25th Anniversary during 2025.

The judges comments about Lenham Country Market included:

A lot of thought had gone into providing a well balanced market, with very little cross-over, but still including local seasonal vegetables and fruit. Alongside cheese, meat, game, fish and shellfish, cakes, apple juice, gin, honey, chocolate, cooking sauces and spiced nuts.

What edged this market for the judge was the incredible community engagement. It's proudly supported by the village and most of the stallholders are local.

Future Lenham Country Market dates include:

• Sunday 13th April
• Sunday 11th May
• Sunday 8th June

Further details on the website www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk

Photo attached shows:

Brian and Sandra Woodfall from Lenham Country Market with Nigel Barden compare for the Awards evening and representatives from Moseley Farmers Market who sponsored the Farmers Market of the Year Category