Stonham Barns near Stowmarket is set to launch a new monthly farmers’ market from today.

It will be held between 9.30am and 1pm on the second Saturday of the month, and features fresh produce including vegetables, meat, cheese, cake, seasonal fruit, sauces and condiments, bread, fish, pies and drinks.

Gary Newland, events manager at Stonham Barns, a rural shops and leisure complex, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting this new farmers’ market and increasing the opportunities for people to buy direct from these wonderful local producers.’’

“I hope that the public will engage directly with the stallholders who I am sure will readily offer tasting suggestions, recipes and serving advice to help people create exciting and fresh dishes made from the fields and farms of the county.”

Local producers wishing to sell at the market should contact Hayley on 07889 648989 or email events@stonham-barns.co.uk