The Humber Bridge Farmers’ Market will be making its return after a five-year hiatus, in early 2025.
The market’s operations were suspended after its last appearance in 2020 after being put on hold for the Covid-19 Pandemic, but now it is set to return to shoppers in Spring 2025 following high demand.
Andrew Arundel, chief operating officer at the Humber Bridge, said, “We’re really excited to be bringing back the farmers’ market for 2025.
“Since the Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, there’s not been a week go by when someone hasn’t asked via email, or at the booths, or via social media when the market is coming back.
“We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to find the right management team to help relaunch the market. We’re delighted to be working with Little Hummingbird Events, whose vision is really compelling.”
The Humber Bridge Board has agreed to trial the event with Yorkshire-based events company Little Hummingbird Events, who are well versed in market events as they have previously staged markets in locations across the region, including Sheffield Cathedral and Temple Newsam, as well as many others.
The events organisation was founded in early 2022 by Nicola Hudson, who said she is ‘truly excited’ to be bringing back the market.
She said, “We’re passionate about supporting local independent small businesses, so our ethos is to find the most talented local artisans and makers and give them a platform that celebrates their creativity and craftsmanship.
“From the public’s perspective, our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive, free event where people can explore and discover the talents of local makers and artisans and experience something exceptional.”
Nicola added, “It is also about bringing communities together to support each other and create that much-loved community spirit feel, which is something we are incredibly passionate about.
“We’re truly excited to be putting on such an event with the iconic Humber Bridge as a stunning backdrop.”
Fay Baker, deputy chief operating officer at the Humber Bridge, has explained how she feels that the Humber Bridge is becoming more of a community asset rather than just a transport crossing and regional landmark.
She said, “Over the past couple of years, we’ve done a lot of work on the bridge and around our estate. We’ve added a video tour across the bridge that gives many fun and interesting facts about the bridge and its construction. There’s also the new outdoor gym, right next to the wellbeing hub, which is now open six days a week.
“We’ve also added Munchie, our caterpillar bench, for the kids in the picnic area, and we’ve installed a rubbing trail in the country park, which is proving to be very popular.
“We really want the Humber Bridge to be more than a transport crossing and regional landmark – we want it to be a genuine community asset, and relaunching the farmers market is a big step forward in that direction.”
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