Previous press release (November 07):

The next Castle Donington Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturday 10 November at St. Edward’s School from 9.00am until 12.30pm.

Fresh local vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, pies and cakes will be amongst the goods on sale. Come along and meet the producers.

Also at this November market will be the Flower club showing and taking orders for Christmas wreaths. A spokesman for the Flower Club said that all proceeds from the sale of wreaths this Christmas will go to the Rainbows Hospice.

Previous press release (October 07):

The ‘Cookery Demonstration with a Difference’ held at the Castle Donington Farmers’ Market on Saturday fully lived up to expectations and visitors to the Market happily tasted the resultant beautifully creamy risotto.

Whilst giving her demonstration Rachel Edwards-Stuart explained the science behind the cooking process. She described why it was so important to start with the onion rather than the garlic and why rice for risotto should not be pre-rinsed.

Rachel, who has taught at Chef schools in France and is being sponsored in her PhD studies by the Michelin starred Fat Duck Restaurant owned by TV celebrity Heston Blumenthal, went round the Farmers’ Market stalls selecting the other ingredients to add to the arborio rice. This variety, she explained, releases starch more readily. By adding the stock gradually and stirring all the time the finished dish won much acclaim.

Rachel told her audience that many variations on the basic risotto recipe can be made by adding fish, meat or vegetables such as butternut squash.

The organisers of the Farmers’ Market are very much hoping Rachel will be willing to visit the market again for a further demonstration in the New Year.

The next Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday 10 November at St. Edward’s School from 9.00am until 12.30pm when once again the Community bus will be on hand to ferry shoppers to the market simply by booking a seat.

Previous press release (September 07):

The Castle Donington Farmers’ Market is this month hosting a special cookery demonstration.

There will be a full range of top quality local produce on sale and customers will have a chance to talk about the goods on sale with the actual producers.

In addition, the volunteer organizers are delighted to welcome Rachel Edwards-Stuart who will be demonstrating ‘The Perfect Risotto’ as well as answering culinary questions.

Rachel is currently studying for a PhD and is being sponsored in this by The Fat Duck Restaurant which is owned by TV celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal.

Previous press release (August 07):

A special feature of this month’s market will be honey. Local beekeeper, Harry Cook will be displaying products made with honey and young visitors will be invited to share a honey sandwich with Winnie the Pooh.

Previous press release (July 07):

Join Juliette Smart at the Castle Donington Farmers’ Market on Saturday 11th August for a free fun family cooking event. Diet and nutrition expert Juliette, who is also a tutor for Leicestershire Adult Learning Service, will be making fruit kebabs and both fruit and vegetable smoothies using produce from the market. Come along and have a go yourself at preparing these simple recipes and then enjoy eating the delicious results!

The market runs from 9am to 12.30pm and Juliette will begin cooking at 10 o’clock.

Previous press release (June 07):

BIRTHDAY MARKET !!!

There were many visitors to the Castle Donington Farmers’ Market on Saturday when its 5th Birthday was celebrated. Tunnel Brewery had produced a special Donington Pale Ale to mark the occasion and the first locally grown raspberries and strawberries were on sale.

Spotted amongst the crowd was local MP David Taylor sporting a special Farmers’ Market balloon and also our newly elected District Councillor with his children.

St. Edward’s School Summer Fair ran in conjunction with the Market and added to the festive occasion.

The Market is run entirely by volunteers who work hard to produce this popular community event each month and are always happy to hear from others who would like to become more involved.

Previous press release (May 07):

Grow your own food

Castle Donington Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturday May 12th at St. Edward’s School, Castle Donington from 9.00am until 12.30 pm.

An ideal opportunity to chat to producers whilst buying top quality local produce at direct to customer prices and, special for this month, come along and plant a container to grow your own food this summer.

Plenty of free parking, refreshments and a warm welcome.

Previous press release (April 07):

In bright sunshine dozens of children tried their hand at milking Daisy the model cow at the last Castle Donington Farmers’ Market in April.

The cow had been brought along by beef and sheep farmer Mrs Angela Sargent from Etwall in Derbyshire who, together with other local farmers, was ready to answer any questions about British dairy farming as well as the general farming industry.

Throughout the morning other producers enjoyed a brisk trade as the Castle Donington Market’s reputation for top quality value for money local goods spreads wider.