THE Yandle Summer Homemade Market took place last weekend in Martock.

The free family-friendly day out supported some of the best of the South West’s art and crafts people.

Along with lots of lovely stalls, visitors could find demonstrations from leading woodworkers and crafters, also fantastic in-store special offers.

The Handmade Craft Market, initially started in July 2015 offering 30 pitches to makers, artists, wood turners, and designers selling all manner of quality handmade goods.

After their initial success the craft market is now taking place twice a year due to so much interest from local craftspeople, offering outdoor pitches to traders.

All selling quality handmade pieces from gift and homeware, clothing, toys, sculptures, stained and fused glass, jewellery, and much more.

The craft market features the following handmade products:

  • Art originals, prints, photography, sculptures
  • Ceramics
  • Pottery
  • Wooden items carvings, turned goods (limited spaces)
  • Jewellery
  • Glass fused/ stained (limited spaces)
  • Sewn goods
  • Knitted / Crochet garments, toys and accessories (limited spaces)
  • Homewares
  • Gifts
  • Personalised items
  • Felted goods
  • Toys
  • Candles
  • Soap
  • Upcycled - furniture
  • Foods (farmers market inspired) Fresh local produce breads, cakes, sweets, preserves, savouries, Local meat and poultry, dairy produce.

Here is a photo gallery from the event. All photos by Steve Richardson.

Chard & Ilminster News: Joan and Tracy Apps from Tiny Tots and ToddlersJoan and Tracy Apps from Tiny Tots and Toddlers

Chard & Ilminster News: John Hayes and Nicky Goad from Karjo CardsJohn Hayes and Nicky Goad from Karjo Cards

Chard & Ilminster News: Stephanie and Wayne Hamlett from WMH Woodcraft and Knott.seaStephanie and Wayne Hamlett from WMH Woodcraft and Knott.sea

Chard & Ilminster News: Fay MacKenzie and Candy Avery from Alannah Jewellery with visitor Maggie GosneyFay MacKenzie and Candy Avery from Alannah Jewellery with visitor Maggie Gosney

Chard & Ilminster News: Tracey Bartlett from Felt Sew SomersetTracey Bartlett from Felt Sew Somerset

Chard & Ilminster News: Julie Stapleton and Pauline Allen from Somerset BagsJulie Stapleton and Pauline Allen from Somerset Bags

Chard & Ilminster News: Kevin and Heather Doyle from Honeycombe Cottage CraftKevin and Heather Doyle from Honeycombe Cottage Craft

Chard & Ilminster News: Debbie Stayt and Pauline McCaig-Scott from Tuxedo Cat and Crafty FoxDebbie Stayt and Pauline McCaig-Scott from Tuxedo Cat and Crafty Fox

Chard & Ilminster News: Abigail and Helen Thurston from Greengrove DesignsAbigail and Helen Thurston from Greengrove Designs

Chard & Ilminster News: Des and Stephanie Langford from D&S CraftDes and Stephanie Langford from D&S Craft

Chard & Ilminster News: Bob and Rose Hodder from Somerset Stickmakers, TatworthBob and Rose Hodder from Somerset Stickmakers, Tatworth

Chard & Ilminster News: Val Legg and Wendy Davis from VW KnitsVal Legg and Wendy Davis from VW Knits

Chard & Ilminster News: Clive and Yvonne Howell on their stallClive and Yvonne Howell on their stall