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If it’s the third Saturday of the month, then it must mean that it is time for the Wivenhoe Farmer’s Market - hurrah!

Not a bad return at the Congregational Hall this month. A few less traders than normal, but never mind the length, feel the thickness, missus.

Cripes.

Catching the lustful eye of @AnnaJCowen was the good folk of Primrose Pork from just down the road at Great Bentley. Not normally one for a carnivorous pallet, but the girl certainly does like her sausages.

We had a delightful conversation with the friendly Moss family of Primrose Farm, and truth be told, the sale was always going to take place. A serving of Toulouse and Lincolnshire for the freezer, if you don’t mind, fine Farmer Moss.

And then just as the order was about to be placed, and with the clock in the Congregational Hall soon to chime midday, all the remaining slingers were then placed in the bargain bin for £1 a pack.

Blimey.

Not one to ever look a (reduced) sausage in the eye, @AnnaJCowen added some Old English and Chipolatas for the freezer as well. Four pounds for four weeks of sausages; all free range and all served with the finest North Essex smile as well.

Ah, but you will be needing some veg for the plate as well, I reminded the girl. No worries. A quick trolley dash around the Congregational Hall, and soon we had sourced spuds, carrots and onions. Back at base in time for Football Focus as well - hurrah!

I do like the convenience of the monthly Wivenhoe Farmer’s Market, as well as the uncertainty and surprise as to what you might find. Trade is brisk, but there is always time for a chat with traders and folk from the town.

Back to Nigel and Lisa at Cansdale Ross & Co next week. Now then – I hear that an equally charming new staff member has just started at our favourite fruit ‘n veg shop…