Maldon's popular weekly market is set to return to Butt Lane Car Park on October 12, and a full list of vendors has been revealed.

The much-loved market stopped when long-serving market operator Terry Frost retired after 43 years. It is now set to reopen with a new operator and looks to be 'jam-packed', featuring everything from local farm produce to home-made accessories and interior décor.

New market operator Alex Paul said: "Suffolk Market Events is delighted to be working with Maldon District Council to relaunch the town centre's weekly market at Butt Lane. We are aware that a successful and popular town market can add real vibrancy to a town centre, and we look forward to working with all the local partners in Maldon to achieve this".

The market will open every Thursday from 9am to 1pm, in its usual spot in Butt Lane Car Park behind the High Street.

Councillor Richard Siddall, Leader of Maldon District Council, said: "I know the revitalised market will be a great success.

"I'm sure residents and visitors to the town will welcome the opportunity to shop there."

See below for the full list of vendors confirmed to appear at the launch:

Food and Drink

• Temprd Chocolate: Locally handcrafted chunky chocolate
• Totham Bangers: Gourmet sausages, burgers, chorizo and scotch eggs.
• Lady Room Cakes: Fresh and traditional bakes including Bakewell tarts, bread pudding and cookies.
• Essex Bakery Brownies: Freshly baked brownies
• Maldon Coffee Company: A full range of beans and barista style coffees
• Hoskyn's Deli: A full selection of freshly baked pies and cheeses
• Lauriston Farm: Organic farm produce grown in Goldhanger, including seasonal fruit and vegetables, eggs and meats.
• The Cheese and Pie Man: A range of pies and cheeses
• The Old Felixstowe Brewing Co: Craft ales
• Karen's Kitchen Haverhill: Jams, chutneys and pickles

Fashion and Jewellery

• Indy/co: A range of handmade jewellery plus repairs and bespoke commissions 
• Sophie's Handmade Baby Boutique: Bespoke baby hats, blankets and accessories for your baby
• No.19 Fashion: A selection of affordable Italian ladies clothing
• Charlotte's Block Printed Bags and Baby Clothes: Hand block-printed bags, cards and baby grows

Home Decor

• Angel Crafter: Terraniums and cacti
• La Mellor Rose: Home accessories
• Woti Love: Ethically sourced crystals

Art & Crafts

• Simply Haberdashery: A huge range of material, wool, buttons, ribbon, pompoms and crafting goods
• Crisp Photography: Award winning coastal and rural photography from around Maldon
• Vegelicious of Hadleigh: A range of plants, bulbs and gardening accessories

The return of Maldon market has been much anticipated, with organisers praising the community's "fantastic response".

"We aim to have around 15 stalls at the market every week, giving lots of local businesses the opportunity to trade on a regular basis and with really fair pitch fees," Alex added.

"We are seriously sticking to our core values."

Vendors interested in trading with Maldon Market should get in touch via email.

Edited by Ben Shahrabi.

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