26.08.2009

Fledgling market shows signs of success

Less than a month after the launch of a local produce market in Camborne and Redruth, it is proving so popular that from tomorrow the market will be held weekly in each town, on Thursday in Redruth and Friday in Camborne.

The market was set up as a joint initiative between Camborne and Redruth Town Councils, supported by CPR Regeneration, the urban regeneration company for Camborne, Pool and Redruth. 

The market began in July alternating between the two towns, one week in Camborne and the next in Redruth, with customers able to find the same, good quality, locally-sourced produce from the same traders.

Market manager, Ivor Sirett said, "It didn't really take long to come to this decision.  From day one, the traders saw the potential of visiting each town every week, and more importantly saw that there were enough customers to make this a profitable venture for them.

"The market is still growing, and there are still gaps we are looking to fill," he added, "but with the support of the town councils, the traders, and most importantly, customers shopping locally, we hope to see the market going from strength to strength."

Matt Powell, Business Growth Manager for CPR Regeneration said, "I'm delighted that the market is showing such potential so quickly, working with businesses in the towns and the chambers of commerce we have been saying for a long time now that shopping in town, in Camborne and Redruth, has a lot to offer.  This decision just bears that out."