Coronavirus: Horsham town centre markets supply essential foods

Horsham’s markets will be in operation on Saturdays to supply essential fresh produce in the Carfax and Bishopric during the current coronavirus crisis.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

A spokesman for Horsham District Council said that the council “understands the concerns being expressed by some residents about the continuation of markets in Horsham town centre during the outbreak, however the availability of fresh produce is an essential service to members of the public who are unable to secure vital supplies by other means.

“Saturday Carfax and Bishopric markets will therefore continue and will be focused on essential food stuffs only, with social distancing and safety measures in place.

“This service will be kept under review.”

SUS-200326-143817001SUS-200326-143817001
SUS-200326-143817001
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The markets are also looking at the rapid development of click and collect and delivery service options.

Meanwhile, the council has agreed the following safety measures with both markets:

Operating hours from this Saturday will be 9am to 4pm (to allow staggering of shopping, some stock may be limited).

Stall placement will be dispersed at least two metres apart and be back to back.

Payment must be by card/cashless payment only.

Traders to wear gloves (and masks as available)

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Signs to be put up in both markets asking customers to maintain a two metre distance apart.

Click and collect and home delivery options currently available are as follows:

Saturday March 28 Carfax Horsham Markets orders via www.horshammarkets.co.uk

A click and collect option is available from 10am to 2pm.

Home Delivery (within 5 miles from Carfax) – Order by Friday midday for deliveries from 10am to 6pm.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

At the Bishopric market orders will be via www.horshamgeneralmarket.co.uk

Click and collect and home delivery is under development.

A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton:

Thank you for reading this story on our website.

But I also have an urgent plea to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality local news on this free-to-read site and in print, please purchase a copy of our newspaper as well. With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on our town centres and many of our valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you buying a copy.

Our journalists are highly trained by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards anywhere in the world. Our content is universally trusted - as all independent research proves.

As Baroness Barran said in a House of Lords debate this week on the importance of journalists: “Not only are they a trusted source of facts, but they will have a role to play in rallying communities and getting the message across about how we can keep ourselves and our families safe, and protect our NHS. Undoubtedly, they have a critical role.”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis. In return we will continue to forensically cover the local news - not only the impact of the virus but all the positive and uplifting news happening in these dark days.

We thank all our readers and advertisers for their understanding and support - and we wish YOU all the best in the coming weeks. Keep safe, and follow the Government advice. Thank you.