Green Market returns to Haverhill as the natural world takes centre stage
Mini beasts, an orangutan on three wheels and market vendors celebrating nature and sustainability will all play a part in the return of a special market to Haverhill.
Hosted along High Street, from 9am onwards on Saturday, May 17 the Green Market will feature an array of interactive activities, with the future of the plant always at the forefront.
Sara Marsh from Haverhill Town Council, the market’s organiser, said: “We are delighted to have the Green Market back in Haverhill with so much for families and visitors to see and do.
“This exciting event will not only provide an entertaining and educational experience for all ages, but will also support Haverhill’s commitment to local sustainability and wildlife preservation.”
In keeping with Haverhill Town Council’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of Suffolk’s local wildlife, the Green Market will also host an art workshop on the High Street led by local artist Keith Hopewell.
From 10.30am, participants will have the opportunity to create nature-inspired artwork based on wildlife seen in the town, with the finished pieces contributing to public art projects that will enhance the visual appeal of the high street.
Nature lovers will be thrilled by the mini beasts stall, which could include giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, stick insects, tarantulas, a bearded dragon, and even a snake.
West Suffolk Rangers will also be on hand, from 11am, showcasing fascinating items like nests and animal skulls, to help visitors learn more about the natural world.
The explorer, Captain Jon Voyage, fresh from the Sumatran rainforest, will be joined by banana-smuggling orangutan Mr Business as he cycles through town from 11am.
Additionally, Haverhill Town Council’s Youth Skills Department will provide a demonstration on clothes repair, promoting sustainability and teaching valuable skills to the community.
The event will also include an exciting variety of local vendors, including the regular Haverhill market traders, and the following:
• Guilt Free Soapery with eco-friendly skincare products
• Luke’s Bees offering honey and bee-related products
• Moody Cow crafts
• RSPB sharing their mission to protect wildlife
• Apothakelly with handmade artisan goods
• Mrs Bean coffee
• Free Food in Haverhill Raising awareness and preventing good food going to waste by sharing it with the local community
• Verruchia's Icecreams with indulgent frozen delights
• Prader Willi raising funds for Prader-Willi syndrome
• Super Crepes serving up savoury and sweet crepes
