Dalbeattie is gearing up for its first makers market subsequent month.
Proficient crafters and producers will likely be promoting their wares on the parish church corridor on March 5.
The primary one will likely be a charity occasion to boost funds for the church, with organisers Clare Ballott and Linda Fricker within the technique of acquiring a enterprise license so it will probably change into a month-to-month occasion.
Clare, who lives within the city, mentioned: “We have now set it up as Dalbeattie is likely one of the solely native areas with out one.
“Colvend has one, Dumfries and Citadel Douglas each have one, the record goes on.
“As a crafter myself I simply felt it was one thing we wanted.
“The response we've had has been completely phenomenal – from crafters, producers and the area people.
“The stall charges from the primary one will likely be going to the church.
“In Dalbeattie there aren’t many huge venues and with the Covid rules we are able to solely have 16 or 17 tables. Linda and I've one and the others went inside two days of placing out the decision.
“We even have a ready record for future markets.
“It exhibits there's a want however I can see why somebody hasn’t organized one earlier than as there may be a number of work concerned!”
The market will happen between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, March 5, with artists, crafters and meals producers organising stalls.
The church will even be holding a raffle.
There is not going to be a market in April however it's hoped common markets will happen on the primary Saturday of the month from Might if the licence is secured in time.