The newly minted market master is trying to enjoy the goods market this afternoon and then takes a tour of the volunteers. He also has a briefing. The horse market closes again at 3 p.m. “We are gradually bumping towards the end of the day again. Tonight at 9.30 pm, the whole of Zuidlaren will be clean again thanks to the municipal service, which I always think is very good,” Timmer looks ahead.
He acknowledges that such a first Zuidlaarder market is special as a market master. “It was exciting for a while,” he laughs. “Jaap Mellema has done it for 25 years, but this time I had to do it without him. Then I am suddenly the point of contact, but I don’t do it alone,” he emphasizes. There was also time to enjoy everything that came his way amidst the hustle and bustle. “Absolutely, especially when you see all those people who have been doing it for thirty years or more working so beautifully. Truly admirable,” Timmer concludes.