Traders have officially taken over the running of Haverfordwest Farmers Market.

Pembrokeshire Council, with help from PAVS, have aided traders to become independently operated through a registered Community Interest Company.

The move means the market, at Castle Square, first set up by the Council in 1999, can continue to grow and access other funding options previously not available.

Carla Thomas, Chair of the Haverfordwest Farmers Market, said: “Becoming a Community Interest Company allows us to focus on our mission of supporting local producers and creating a sustainable food system.

“We look forward to growing with our producers and customers as an independent farmers market, creating a vibrant hub for fresh food and community engagement.

Joe Welch, Food Development Officer and former Market Manager at PCC, said: “Having worked with the Haverfordwest Farmers Market for over 20 years, I am delighted to see this next exciting chapter for the market.

“It’s a lovely market with a diverse range of local produce and a great mix of producers, and I hope that it will be well supported and continue to go from strength to strength in the future.”

The market celebrated its 20th year in 2019 and is now one of the longest running markets in Wales.