Last Friday's marché was somewhat smaller than previous ones, but still a welcome opportunity to buy things that are not normally available in Ledbury. Gratifyingly, there was no sign of xenophobia this time.

Like 'Ray X' (whose franglais was a little difficult to decipher, even with a translation engine), I don't share Marcus's obsession with saucissons.   However, there was a huge variety of pâtisseries, cheeses, mustard - and some wickedly gorgeous olives.

The French have two sayings that sum it all up:

Vive la différence and   Chacun à son goût