TWENTY local food producers, farmers and makers will be taking part in a market on Mother’s Day.

Best in Dorset and Dorset Food and Drink have joined forces with Blandford Forum Town Council to support traders in the Blandford Forum Farmers and Makers Market on Sunday March 27 from 10am to 3pm.

Alison Calder of Best in Dorset said: “Shoppers will get the chance to buy locally sourced and made food, drink and some great crafts. Many of our traders have won awards for their products.”

Bournemouth Echo: Blandford Forum Farmers and Makers Market to be held on Mother's Day, 2022Blandford Forum Farmers and Makers Market to be held on Mother's Day, 2022

Blandford Forum Town Council market manager Andy Reynolds said: “It’s great to work with our event partners and help get the market scene in the town back to where it should be and look forward to welcoming traders from both organisations.”

The market forms part of a series of Welcome Back events supported by Dorset Council, with European and government funding.

Caroline Richards from Dorset Food and Drink added: “Dorset has some of the best food producers in the country. We’re looking forward to a great day in Blandford and celebrating Mother’s Day.”

The Market Place in front of the Corn Exchange will be the hub for all action.