Woody's owner talks market history as beloved family business says goodbye to historic Tewkesbury pitch
Family-built and family-run is the core value of beloved Gloucestershire business 'Woody's' fruit and vegetable market. The recognisable shop over the years has had patches in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tewkesbury and Bristol. As times and business have changed, Woody's has stayed true to itself and its values. Recently, however, the business announced that it would not be reopening its beloved Tewkesbury Market patch, where they have been for nearly 30 years, so they can instead focus on their farm shop in Mitton.
In a post on Facebook, Nicky Wood said: "It is with a great deal of sadness that Woody’s have taken the decision not to continue our stall at Tewkesbury Market when it reopens.
"The fruit and veg stall was operated by our friend and colleague Bob since 1980 and Adrian has been there for the last 33 years and Nicky for 29 years, but times change and we must move with the times.
"Bob and his team have moved over to Cheltenham on our very successful street pitch at Henrietta Street Car Park, which operates six days a week - Monday - Saturday, (7am - 5pm).
"We now have Woody's Farm Shop in Mitton and offer the same great quality, price and service that Woody's have always been known for in Tewkesbury. We also have an order and collect service and a home delivery service, which have proven very popular and we will continue to operate these even after the current corona crisis is behind us.
"We sincerely thank all of our loyal customers at the market and hope you will all continue to support us at the farm shop in Mitton.
"Hope to see you there soon, all the Wood family and Woody’s staff."