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Not a bad little morning at the monthly Wivenhoe Farmer’s Market. The estuary rain may have persisted, but then so did the punters. Without the rain then there would be no leeks; and without the leeks then my world would be a duller place.

So yeah, all wellied up as the top of the High Street became something of a steady torrent, and then across the road to the Congregational Hall. It was great to catch up with the familiar traders, as well as some new faces for this month.

Baking spuds, carrots, onions and *swoon* leeks, all for under £4. And then a couple of bags of Braeburns, and still change from a tenner to investigate the stall from the chap selling chutney.

Splendid.

There is very little advertising that takes place for the Wivenhoe Farmer’s Market. Somehow it just seems to happen on the third Saturday morning of each month. Like most friendly trading places within the town, it’s also becoming something of a social hub.

Sadly other weekend commitments elsewhere made this a flying Farmer’s Market visit for me this month. I did pick up a wonderful piece of local gossip though. It was all about…

Oh, hang on – the leeks are frying and my appetite is even more insatiable than my thirst for gossip. Until next month, farmer boys and girls…

Any local traders wanting to rent a stall at the Wivenhoe Farmer’s Market each month can call 01206 367776.

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