Penclawdd Local Produce Market
There is also a craft market that runs alongside the produce market. Refreshments are available at the counter (provided by a different charity every month), and parking is partially on site, but largely on the road to the front of the building.
History: Penclawdd market started after repeated food scares and the devastating effects of foot and mouth, as well as unprecedented pressure from supermarkets. It began in June 2003 with eight stalls and has grown gradually to over 30, with roughly half of those food stalls.
The market was a sustainable development model giving equal emphasis to economic, social and environmental concerns:
- It creates opportunities for small producers and craftspeople to market their wares directly to the public
- It reduces unnecessary food miles and packaging
- It is an event where locals and visitors can meet in a congenial atmosphere
When: Penclawdd market is held every 3rd Saturday of the month, from 9:30am until 12:30 pm.
Where: Penclawdd Community Centre.
How to get there:
From Gowerton head into Penclawdd and follow the signs to the market, it is also signposted to Blue Anchor. The Community Centre is on your left hand side, halfway up the hill.
Here is a list of what you can expect to find at the market!
Olives and Oils - a superb range of olives and specialist oils that you won't find anywhere else. Read more...
Stuart's Hot Bread - handmade breads made with recipes from all over Europe. Read more...
The Welsh Chocolate Co. - luxury handmade chocolates 01792 202807
Paul Tucker and Son Family Butcher - a family run business supporting local farmers 01792 850084
Fairwood Free Range Eggs, Bevexe Farm, Dunvant 01792 296078
Caermynydd Piggery - purveyors of bacon, sausage, gammon and pork 01974 821361
Cothi Valley Goats - Cilwr Farm, Talley, Carmarthenshire 01558 685555
Pont Derwen Apiary - honey, fudge and preserves 01656 658963
Sabor de Mexico - Mexican Salsa and Chutney 07891 284527
The Source - Unique Hard and Soft Cheeses 02920 883236
Fresh Fish Wales- local fishmonger 07971 581420
Tawe Organics - Organic Fruit and Veg 01792 420227
C&G Morgan and Son - Farm Reared Beef, Pork and Lamb 01443 672357
Welsh Special - Homemade in Gower
Scurlage, Gower SA3 1BA 07766 305291
For more information on the Penclawdd Local Produce Market, contact the editor.
Alternatively you can contact Dave Williams on 01792 850162, or Andy on a.spowart@btopenworld.com
