The Woodlanders moved on, having just about had time to replenish the fast diminishing stocks, and with a smaller set up for this event than the previous two. We decided that with a smaller set up and with an expected attendance of about 1800 we could man this event with only about two or three of us. Arriving on site proved as much of an exercise as the setting up of the stand. The way in involved driving up from the main car park, through the park and then crossing the lake via the dam. This journey had to be done four times in all as the cars were parked in the main car park.

When arriving on site I was glad that I had made the decision to leave the pole-lathe at home, as trying to set up and use the lathe on a slope is what you could call a challenge. The good weather from the previous two weekends seemed to hold, maybe the humidity was starting to build, which only increased your thirst, but this was quenched by lovely summer ale from Hepworths of Horsham. Well, he is a very good local producer who needs supporting. Having had two record-breaking weekends for sales, one could really not expect our good fortune to carry on, but the takings far exceeded our expectations.

Jo was busy manning the sales table; Mark (having recovered) was demonstrating how to carve a spoon and I was busy making bread slice feeders and tin can flowers. This was a small but enjoyable show with many different stands ranging from bakers, brewers, meat suppliers and coppice workers.

It may be the start of something more regular in the shape of a farmers' market so watch this space as we get more information.

- Chris Burchell-Collins