Half-term is behind us, the days are getting shorter and pretty soon, the countdown to THAT time of year is going to pick up speed. Blink and you’ll miss November!

Get that pantry stocked by locally-grown producers of all the comestibles you need to get you through dull, cold days down at the markets at Haverfordwest on a Friday and Fishguard on a Saturday. They have great stock that’s been grown on our doorstep and is packed with all we need to keep our immune systems on top form as winter approaches! Find out more here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/markets

This weekend will be Remembrance Sunday and on Friday 6^th, you’re warmly invited to attend a charity coffee morning at the Old Vicarage B&B in Moylegrove in aid of Winston’s Wish and Combat Stress. Your hosts look forward to welcoming you with tea, coffee and much cake in aid of two good causes. Here’s the details. https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/remembrance-day-coffee-morning

If you fancy eating out over the weekend, Picton Castle will be open in the evening for Tapas (find out more here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/tapas-night) and Coast at Saundersfoot is hosting a one-off special Game Night which will start with canapes and cocktails and allow you to indulge in a five-course game-tasting menu – perfect for bon viveurs everywhere. Here’s how to book.https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/game-night-at-coast-saundersfoot

For those of us who are still in a bonfire frame of mind, the annual display at Glogue Quarry will be held on Friday evening with food and drink provided by the local YFC. Wrap up and join them! Get the information you need Get the information you need here. https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/firework-night-1444740867-5037

Staying in Hermon, their bi-monthly produce market will take place on Wednesday 11^th and it’s yet another example of what a fantastic and vibrant community can enjoy together. Apart from produce and baked goods, there’s also freshly-cooked food and drinks so this is not just shopping – it’s socialising, as you can sit and catch up with friends over a meal. Every meet also involves a talk, demonstration or workshop so whether it’s on your doorstep or a little further away, make this part of your calendar and break up the midweek with a trip to this fantastic community centre. Read more here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/the-produce-market

At The Grove in Narberth, there will be an Italian night on Thursday 12^th and these themed evenings are extremely popular so booking will be absolutely essential. Five courses and five wines in their appropriately adorned garden room – Buonissimo! Find out how to book here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/pembrokeshire/events/feature/italy-come-to-pembrokeshire-at-the-grove-narberth

This is the lull before the festive preparations really take hold of our communities so now’s a great time check your boiler and heating, make sure your waterpipes are sound, put the garden to bed and stock up on peace and quiet before the madness begins! My next blog will be full of Christmas markets and gift fayres so enjoy your downtime and I’ll see you next week!