A NORTH-EAST farmers' market has proved a hit with customers and enterprise judges.

Saltburn Farmers' Market, which first set up stalls three years ago, has been named as Redcar and Cleveland's Best Social Enterprise for 2011.

Market organiser Lorna Jackson said: "We've come a long way since our first market during a blizzard three years ago. I remember thinking we were all going to freeze on the spot if we didn't keep moving, but even then you could tell there was something special in the air.

"And things have just continued to get better from there really, with heaps of fantastic stallholders and shoppers all combining to create a really friendly atmosphere right in the heart of the town."

Tracy O'Neill, of award sponsor Coast and Country Housing, said: "The market is a great example of people pulling together and making a real difference to their community."

The next market is outside Sainsbury's, from 9am to 3pm, on Saturday.