Pictures of first Ammanford Farmers Market held near Arcade
Pictures have now emerged of the farmers market which was organised by Cameron Reardon and James Mordue from The Secret PlantHouse.
The market was held near the Victorian Arcade. (Image: Cameron Reardon) Following the event, businesses have expressed their gratitude for the increased footfall which was present on the Bank Holiday weekend.
A range of local businesses attended the event. (Image: Cameron Reardon) The Old Arcade Café wrote: 'What a day yesterday for us independent businesses in the top of town. The arcade was really busy, thank you to all who stopped by and visited all of us!
'Great work The Secret PlantHouse on organising the market in the square, let's hope this is the start of something regular and special for all us independent businesses.'
The farmers market included local butchers, candles & homeware, fresh produce and artisan goods. (Image: Cameron Reardon) Vive La Crêpe added: 'The arcade hasn't seen a buzz this since before lockdown! Thank you, Secret PlantHouse!
'You did an amazing job. We all had a very successful day and thank you Ammanford for the support. It means so much to little independents. Looking forward to the next one.'
The goal of the market was to increase footfall. (Image: Cameron Reardon) The farmers market included local butchers, candles & homeware, fresh produce and artisan goods.
The market happened on a Bank Holiday weekend. (Image: Cameron Reardon) The event benefitted businesses in the area. (Image: Cameron Reardon) Ammanford Farmers Market posted on Facebook: 'Wow. What a phenomenal day for Ammanford's very first Farmers Market. I am honestly blown away by the turnout - hundreds of local people showed up today and I am beyond humbled and thankful for every single one of you.
"The support from the community has been overwhelming and it's so clear Ammanford really needed something like this.
"A massive thank you to the amazing Ammanford Arcade family - putting the gazebo this morning was an absolute laugh, but we got there in the end. Your support in the run-up today has been incredible and so appreciated.
"And of course, I want to give a heartfelt thank you to James and the wonderful Katie, my absolute superstars. The Secret PlantHouse simply wouldn't be the business it is today without your phenomenal support – thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Locals filled the arcade. (Image: Cameron Reardon) Cameron, from the Secret Planthouse, previously stated how the goal was to bring more life to Ammanford, especially in the area next to the arcade.
The Secret PlantHouse organised the event. (Image: Cameron Reardon) Cameron made an appearance at the market. (Image: Cameron Reardon) The market was a huge success. (Image: Cameron Reardon) Besides, bringing attention to the iconic part of town that newer residents may not have visited and to boost tourism.
Cameron even revealed how a local business was meant to go to another farmers market but decided to stay in Ammanford once they found out the event was taking place.
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