Organisers are hoping the second farmers' market in Basildon goes down as well as the first.

Town centre bosses were delighted with the success of the first market three weeks ago and hope to see a similar response to the next one on April 30.

Town centre manager Kerry Whitaker said: "The first event was brilliant. We had so many stalls and everyone is keen to come again including the public."

The fresh produce sold at the markets, all from within a 30-mile radius of Basildon, range from homemade cakes and sweets, wine, honey, soft fruit, poultry, chocolate, herbs, fish, meat and even organic dog biscuits. The market will be held at the Towngate Theatre in St Martin's Square.

Published Wednesday, April 23, 2003

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