Yesterday, I finally got round to popping down to the farmers’ market that takes place in Manor Park on the first Saturday of every month. It is not a huge affair – just one stall of farming produce and then a few others selling bread, various snacks and arts and crafts – but contributes to the pleasant community feel of the park.

Actually, I took two visits. On the first I came back with a couple of photos (the one above and a gorgeous autumn tree); the second time, I took Jane and we came back with a bag of bramley apples (good value at about 12 for