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Thames Chase, Pike Lane, Upminster craft fair on today until 3.pm

Thames Chase craft market, Pike Lane ,Upminster is on today until 3pm.

The EU votes mid-May on a law that quietly removes labeling for gene-edited food. If you want the right to know what’s on your plate, this is the moment. Part 2 coming: what this actually means for the farmers feeding you and in part 3 we will look what this means for soil heath. #regenerativeagriculture #ngt #foodsovereignty #gmofree

Regular monthly craft market at Thames Chase - 3rd Sunday of the month. The next market will be Sunday 15th March and hopefully the weather will be better. For those that do not know the area, Thames Chase is a Community Forest in a beautiful location for walking and boasts a rich history, has a wide array of wildlife and is brilliant for dog walkers. There is a wonderful old barn dating back to 17th century where the market takes place, It is one of the best preserved barns in Essex. It has a shop which showcases many craft items for purchase, a cafe for a bite to eat and a coffee, toilets and plenty of parking.

Thames Chase monthly market will be open tomorrow (18th January).

New for 2026. Fruit soaps. These are a combination of sweet orange, bergamot and pink grapefruit. They are a goat milk base and will lather beautifully.

Less than two weeks to go until our Christmas Market! Lots of lovely stalls, why not start your Christmas shopping with a cheeky mulled wine!