BRIGG FARMERS' MARKET THIS WEEKEND COULD ATTRACT BIGGEST ATTENDANCE OF THE YEAR

All the signs point to a big turnout for the monthly Brigg Farmers' Market to be held on Saturday (April 24) alongside the usual general market which offers fruit, veg, flowers and other items.
Although some potential shoppers may still have reservations about being out and about with other people, the Government is now saying 'Stay Local' rather than 'Stay (At) Home, while our markets are organised and promoted by local government (North Lincolnshire Council). We photographed one of the banners beside the busy A18 earlier today (see above).
Brigg Farmers' Market is an open air event, and hundreds of people living in Brigg and district have now had one or both injections against the Coronavirus, Covid-19.
The stalls on Saturday will be located apart, and face-masks will be worn by many town centre visitors, although this is not mandatory. Many market stallholders also accept contactless card payments, avoiding the need to handle cash tendered by customers and while offering change for banknotes.
As has been the case for more than 20 years since the monthly farmers' market was established, this Saturday's will see most shoppers opting to visit local businesses.
On April 24, for the first time since December, there will also be an opportunity for market-goers to have a pint at our pubs, though only at tables located adjacent to the hostelries. The Government recently relaxed restrictions to permit this.
The FREE car parking concession continues courtesy of the council and the stalls will be trading from circa 8.30am through to mid-afternoon.
Goods on offer at the farmers' market include cheese, cakes, pastries, jam, pies and bread. Locally brewed bottled beer is also expected to feature.
This Saturday's event has the potential to attract the biggest attendance of the year so far, depending on the weather.