There are 523 (that's 2 more in the last 4 days!) local outlets cheaper than the supermarket on the Big Barn website. You can use their map to find the one nearest you.I have found this map really useful in the last few years - so I am only telling you about it now rather belatedly. It is how I have found a number of local farm shops like the Meadows at Home Farm (which I now go to at least once a week), Donnington trout farm, Hayles fruit farm, Simon Weaver's cheese, The Cheeseworks in Cheltenham and Old Farm (which I still need to visit). It also points out all the local farmers markets - I found the Gloucester one from that where I once picked up some free range duck from Madgetts Farm for a last minute booking.
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Bet theres not a 'Big Barn' near me :(
Off to have a look now - thanks for sharing.
Ps: I can't decide on the colour for my blog so that's why it keeps changing!
Big Barn just guide you to your local farm shops/ delis/ farmers markets etc. Becuas ehtey can cut out the middle men, some of them are cheaper than the supermarlet. I found it through a local farmer who was singing its praises - every bit helps!
Doh! Yes I reaslised that soon as I went to their site. Thanks James.
It is so true about local food being cheaper than the supermarket in many cases. I haven't been to a supermarket in months now and that is such a lovely feeling.
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