Tavistock farmers' market cancelled due to snow and ice
A Saturday farmers' market in Tavistock, Devon, has been cancelled for the first time in nearly a decade.
The ice, snow and sub-zero temperatures led to the decision being made on safety grounds.
The market's manager said for many of the farmers who come from rural areas, road conditions were simply too dangerous.
"It's disappointing, but we didn't want to put anyone at risk," Maria Jones told BBC News.
Ms Jones said it was hoped the next farmers' market would be held on 23 January.
Royal charter
The severe weather has also affected the town's pannier market, which was forced to close on Wednesday and Thursday, again for the first time in at least eight years.
The market was granted a Royal Charter in 1109 and has continued almost without a break for more than 900 years.
Manager Eddie Carruthers said: "It's very unusual, but some traders live out in places like Princetown and they just couldn't get in."
The pannier market has now reopened, but only 35 of the usual traders are operating.
"We're hoping the worst of it is over now, but we'll just have to play it by ear."
