<!--?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?--><html><head></head><body><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"> <channel> <title>Market Chatter</title> <atom:link href="http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter <description>Latest news from around the markets</description> <lastbuilddate>Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:13:56 +0000</lastbuilddate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updateperiod>hourly</sy:updateperiod> <sy:updatefrequency>1</sy:updatefrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0</generator> <item> <title>Genuine Farmers Markets</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=669 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=669#comments</comments> <pubdate>Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:13:56 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=669</guid> <description></description> <content:encoded>November dates now online.<p></p><p>Midlands Christmas markets also available <a href="http://www.flashbackwebdesign.co.uk/wordpress/?p=569">here</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=669</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Sketts Food Dates – Oct to Dec 2014</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=667 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=667#comments</comments> <pubdate>Sun, 21 Sep 2014 17:52:45 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=667</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded><strong>Farmers Markets</strong><p></p><p>Our producers offer friendly service and care deeply about quality, freshness, animal welfare and the local community. Come along to one of our markets and put the fun back into food shopping!</p><p><strong>Fine & Local Food</strong></p><p>Our Fine and Local Food markets feature high quality specialised food and drink offering the best that is both local and eclectic.</p><p><a href="https://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/pdf/Farmers Markets- FineFood Markets.pdf">Download our flyer here</a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=667</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>September Farmers’ Markets</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=665 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=665#comments</comments> <pubdate>Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:30:45 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=665</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded>Three genuine farmers’ markets are scheduled for September in the west midlands.<p></p><div class="h1_span" style="font-weight: bold; color: #ac6201;">September 2014</div><div class="servicemenu1" style="color: #355803;"><ul><li><a href="https://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/#" style="font-weight: bold; color: #355803;">5th – Solihull</a></li><li><a href="https://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/#" style="font-weight: bold; color: #355803;">13th – Harborne</a></li><li><a href="https://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/#" style="font-weight: bold; color: #355803;">19th – Broadgate, Coventry</a></li></ul><p>This is a great time of year for local produce so why not pop along and take a look at what local farmers have to offer.</p></div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=665</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Fresh Local Veg for Christmas</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=663 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=663#comments</comments> <pubdate>Sat, 21 Dec 2013 10:04:12 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=663</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded><strong>Sunday 22nd December</strong><p></p><p>The final yuletide market of this Christmas season takes place on The Parade, Leamington Spa, 10am – 5pm.</p><p>The very last Yuletide Market will see the regular Farmers’ Market producers join for a fabulous pre-Christmas event showcasing a mixture of original gift ideas and local produce.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=663</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Dec 13th &14th – markets are great for Xmas shopping</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=661 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=661#comments</comments> <pubdate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 10:41:37 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=661</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded>Lots of <strong>great gift ideas for your foodie friends</strong> at the markets this week.<p></p><p>The regular farmers’ markets will take place at <strong>Sutton Coldfield</strong> on the 13th and <strong>Harborne</strong> on the 14th and there is a special Xmas Foodie & Craft Market in <strong>Banbury</strong> on Friday 13th.</p><p>Enjoy!</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=661</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Countdown to Christmas!</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=652 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=652#comments</comments> <pubdate>Sat, 30 Nov 2013 14:31:00 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=652</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded>December brings the countdown to Christmas – Sketts markets offer lots of food and gift ideas so ignore the crowds in the shops and head outdoors for a bit of festive atmosphere.<p></p><p>Farmers markets and Fine & Local Foods markets run from Dec 6th – 22nd. Check the calendar for locations but don’t forget that Birmingham, New Street doesn’t resume until January and in Solihull, the farmers market on Dec 6th is on but Dec 21st is not.</p><p>There are lots of other dedicated Xmas markets this December:</p><p>Kidlington Dec 6th, Upton on Severn Dec 7th, Bicester Dec 7th, Banbury Dec 13th, Sutton Coldfield Dec 20th & 21st.</p><p><img alt="Leamington Spa Markets" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-637" height="119" src="https://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/leam-300x119.jpg" width="300" /></p><p>Leamington Spa hosts a Yuletide Market every Sunday in December.</p><p>Enjoy your Xmas shopping, everyone!</p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=652</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>November Markets</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=650 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=650#comments</comments> <pubdate>Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:01:14 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=650</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded>November is flying by and there are just two more markets before the end of the month:<p></p><p>Leamington Spa – Nov 23rd and Warwick – Nov 30th</p><p>A reminder that the Birmingham, New Street market won’t be there during December because of the Xmas market but will resume in the New Year.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=650</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>What’s in season?</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=648 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=648#comments</comments> <pubdate>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:08:50 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=648</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded>Buying seasonal fruit and veg makes sense – it’s local, fresher and better value. Root veg is great for comfort food – mash, soups or roast. Beetroot, parsnips, carrots, turnip, swede and celeriac are all available from the farmers’ market as well as pumpkin and squash. We all know greens are good for us whether it’s good, old fashioned brussel sprouts or trendy kale – both delicious at the moment.<p></p><p>Unusual varieties of home grown apples are a great find at farmers’ markets and not always available from the supermarket.</p><p>So, as the nights draw in, get cooking and make the most of the winter season’s fruit and veg.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=648</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Warwick University Food & Produce Markets – Halloween Special</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=642 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=642#comments</comments> <pubdate>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:59:43 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=642</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">Just some dates for your diary – The Wednesday markets at Warwick University are the 30<sup>th</sup> October and the 13<sup>th</sup> November.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The Warwick Uni market next Wednesday (30<sup>th</sup> October) will be a special Halloween market. Traders and their stalls will be dressed up and there will be facepainting for the children.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">The Family Day is the weekend of November 30<sup>th</sup> & 1<sup>st</sup> December.</span></span></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=642</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Leamington Markets – Dates for your Diary</title> <link href="/"/>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=636 <comments>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=636#comments</comments> <pubdate>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 16:30:26 +0000</pubdate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category></category> <category></category> <category></category> <guid ispermalink="false">http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?p=636</guid> <description>Read more <span class="meta-nav">»</span>]]></description> <content:encoded><a href="https://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/leam.jpg"><img alt="Leamington Spa Markets" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-637" height="119" src="https://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/leam-300x119.jpg" width="300" /></a><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Leamington Spa Autumn Markets continue next Sunday, October 27th. The Yuletide markets will begin on November 17th and the Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm. The very last Yuletide Market will see the regular Farmers’ Market producers join for a fabulous pre-Christmas event showcasing a mixture of original gift ideas and local produce.</p><p>There is more information on the website – <a href="http://www.sketts.co.uk/leamingtonspaevents">www.sketts.co.uk/leamingtonspaevents</a></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentrss>http://www.skettsfarmersmarkets.co.uk/marketchatter/?feed=rss2&p=636</wfw:commentrss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </atom:link></channel></rss> </body></html>
