A community-owned greengrocers in Carrickfergus is celebrating a whirlwind first six months after taking over £75,000 from more than 7,500 transactions.
Carrick Greengrocers, which first opened its doors at West Street in the town back in July 2023, aims to connect farmers and producers with the community, reduce food miles, support sustainable farming practices, and contribute to a healthy and vibrant community.
Carrick Greengrocers, which first opened its doors at West Street in the town back in July 2023, aims to connect farmers and producers with the community, reduce food miles, support sustainable farming practices, and contribute to a healthy and vibrant community.
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00:00 Hi, my name's Lee Robb. I'm one of the people that set up Carrick Green Grocers
00:04 and we are celebrating our first six months of trading. We opened in July 2023 and we just
00:12 crunched some numbers and we're delighted to say that we have taken £75,000 in those first six
00:20 months and that equates to 7,500 transactions and we're here on the end of West Street which
00:28 could absolutely do with some more work but also that's like 7,500 transactions with human beings
00:35 who have come down the street and shopped here at the Green Grocers. We're so delighted with
00:39 how we've done the first six months and the support that we've received from the local community and
00:44 our 434 members and we're really looking forward to the next six months particularly working with
00:51 Chris Dobbs at Jubilee Farm who will be going specifically for us this summer. We'll have a
00:56 bumper local harvest.