First Food Shop of February (NOT a shopping haul - just shopping!)

 I needed eggs (preferably the bargain ones) and remembered that on Wednesdays there's a Country Market  in Eye Town Hall so two birds etc...........

The Country Market is individual makers joining together under the Country Markets Banner. Much smaller and cheaper than Farmers Markets. There used to be one in many towns but now just 4 in the whole of Suffolk. For many years I took produce and cards to Framlingham and before that Stowmarket and Saxmundham (all no longer running). Explanation from internet.............

Country Markets in the UK originated from the Women’s Institute (WI) market scheme, which began in 1919. Originally designed to allow members to sell surplus home-produced goods, these markets evolved into an independent, nationwide network of co-operative social enterprises while retaining their focus on locally made, baked, and grown produce. 

Key Aspects of Country Markets (Formerly WI Markets):

• Origin: Started as a WI initiative, often historically referred to as "W.I. Markets".
• Produce: Markets feature home-baked goods, preserves, eggs, plants, and hand-crafted items.
• Structure: They operate as a social enterprise where local producers sell directly to the public.
• Locations: Held regularly in various towns and villages across the UK.

There were lots of elderly people (older than me!)buying the individual ready prepared meals - what a good idea. I couldn't get close enough to see what they were and ditto the jars of jams etc at the stand on the end of the tables.

While in Eye I 'shopped local' .Leeks from Country Market 60p (apart from Jerusalem (F)artichokes and butternut squash these were the only veg that anyone had brought in for sale). 4 burger baps from Co-op £1.80,  6  eggs from the roadside stall £1 and non food - Antiseptic cream from Chemist £2.49 and two cards (Granddaughter and Daughter in Law) from the Home Start charity shop £1 each.

If you are into sport on TV did you know that the Curling at the Winter Olympics started already -  it was on BBC i player at 6pm last night and several times today also some Ice Hockey. All before the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening.