Primary school opens farmers market

The children, aged seven to 10, have teamed up with local farmers to produce their own brand of ice-cream, crisps, sausages and scones for their Fare and Wide market at Widewell Primary School.

The idea was conceived by the children selling fruit during their playtimes.

Deputy headmaster Andy Hodges told the BBC: “We wanted to extend their knowledge of economic activity so we set them the challenge of creating a farmers market.”

The project is being run in conjunction with RIO the Real Ideas Organisation.

The children have been taken on visits to local farms including Riverford organic farm, Langage Farm and Burt’s Chips.

They even visited Moostone Meats which produced sausages to the children’s own recipe.

“All the professionals who have worked with us have been very impressed by the skills and attitude of the children.

“One of the children has been negotiating a deal with us to have her own stall to sell eggs from her own hens, which is fantastic,” said Mr Hodges.

The market, which is open to the public, kicked off on Friday June 25 and will continue on July 2 and 9.

Ellie May, aged 8, said: “I’ve learnt a lot about business and how it works and what goes into running a market. It’s been fun and exciting.”

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