Celebrating the end of a very busy and long weekend with a glass of Kentish Cider and a homemade samosa from Cinnamon Girl… Bliss! Supporting other local independent businesses is one of the best parts of doing this kind of ‘job’. Since beginning to trade 3 years ago I have met so many fantabulous people with great ideas, great products and great businesses and I’ve made some brilliant friends.

Sometimes though I guess there has to be a darker side and while I wouldn’t name any names I have to mention that I think it’s a giant shame when that farmers market spirit is apparently forgotten and what should be a fun and friendly atmosphere becomes the stage for some kind of dog-eat-dog competition. You only have to peek at Twitter or Facebook to see every day producers supporting each other and joking around – this is what it’s all about and long may it continue!

Mini soapbox style rant over – now back to that glass of cider and my samosa… ;)

Find us next week at Hildenborough Farmers Market on Tuesday between 9 and 11, and then Tonbridge Farmers Market on Sunday, 930-130.

Nic