Farmers markets plan for St Clears
Farmers markets are to be launched in St Clears as part of exciting new plans to boost the economy. Fortnightly food and craft markets are being planned in the Carmarthenshire town. Organisers hope the venture will bring a trading boost to the area, with spins off for local businesses. The markets would be held along Pentre Road, and once established could be increased to weekly events during the summer. It follows demand for more community events from local residents and businesses. The Carmarthenshire Centre for Crafts in St Clears has also backed the plan. St Clears Town Council has just secured a grant of £15,503 from the Developing Identity and Distinctiveness programme for market stalls and equipment. The project is a partnership between Carmarthenshire County Council and Menter Bro Dinefwr. It has received funding through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The ...